Military Service Professionalization Act of 2009
Rationale
A volunteer professional army improves readiness, reduces societal burden, and ensures higher-quality service by attracting motivated individuals.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Service Policy |
Conscription from 18-25
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Volunteer professional army
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Military Service PolicyProposer
Party
Socialist Alliance
A movement where labor builds the foundation of a just society
Core pillars
Douglas Mitchell
Activist · Age 39
A viral social media star who rose from humble beginnings, Douglas Mitchell leverages his massive following and street-smart instincts to mobilize the working class and challenge the political establishment.
Timeline
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Draft27 September 2009
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Vote Open27 September 2009
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Vote Closed26 November 2009
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Became Law26 November 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 85 / 100 seats (85.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Proposer | 52 | Yes | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Young Columbians | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 293 / 435 seats (67.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 142
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 124 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 37 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Proposer | 132 | Yes | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Young Columbians | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Alliance Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |