“We can't support this bill”
Capital Punishment Narrowing Act of 2024
Rationale
Limiting the death penalty to premeditated murder ensures justice reflects intent, reduces errors, and aligns penalties with public safety priorities.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty for murder, treason, and drug trafficking
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Death penalty for premeditated murder only
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Party
The Left
A party of the people for the people. Strong hands build strong walls. No one left behind.
Core pillars
Antoine Fournier
Presidency · Age 48
Born into old money, his natural magnetism and sharp strategic mind positioned him as a rising star, though his privileged background occasionally clashed with his party’s populist rhetoric.
Timeline
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Draft4 September 2024
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Vote Open9 September 2024
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Vote Closed8 November 2024
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Became Law8 November 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 126 / 348 seats (36.2%)
Against: 108 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 114
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Proposer | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 70 | Yes | This is acceptable of a proposal |
| The National Refoundation Front | 108 | No | We can't support this bill |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 321 / 577 seats (55.6%)
Against: 103 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 153
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Proposer | 207 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 114 | Yes | This is acceptable of a proposal |
| The National Refoundation Front | 103 | No | We can't support this bill |
| Empty seats | 218 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Fournier Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“This is acceptable of a proposal”