“The SSU backs its coalition partner”
Arms Export Licensing Reform of 2024
Rationale
As Minister of Defense, I am putting forward a bill that modernizes arms export controls to balance security needs with global responsibility while preventing misuse.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arms Exports |
Export only to close allies
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Licensed exports with end-use checks
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Party
Workers Democratic Alliance
The Workers Democratic Alliance stands for working people, economic democracy, strong public services, fair taxation, workers’ rights, and equal opportunity. We believe democracy should extend beyond the ballot box and into the workplace, economy, and communities we call home.
Core pillars
Sarah Wright
Minister of Social, Religious and Youth Affairs · Age 41
Sarah Wright traded her military career for politics after witnessing the gap between policy promises and ground-level realities, now using precision analysis to turn idealistic visions into actionable change.
Timeline
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Draft20 May 2024
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Vote Open20 May 2024
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Vote Closed19 July 2024
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Became Law19 July 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
PassedFor: 349 / 200 seats (174.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development | 69 | Yes | As the Minister of Defence is tabling the proposal, we support it. |
| Sveria Socialists United | 92 | Yes | The SSU backs its coalition partner |
| Sverian People's Alliance | 0 | Yes | We agree with this proposal |
| Workers Democratic Alliance Proposer | 188 | Yes | No reason given |
Union Parliament
PassedFor: 720 / 700 seats (102.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development | 147 | Yes | As the Minister of Defence is tabling the proposal, we support it. |
| Sveria Socialists United | 227 | Yes | The SSU backs its coalition partner |
| Sverian People's Alliance | 0 | Yes | We agree with this proposal |
| Workers Democratic Alliance Proposer | 346 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“As the Minister of Defence is tabling the proposal, we support it.”
“We agree with this proposal”