| 31. | On 23 November 2015, the LNP opposition announced it would have a free vote on the legislation.
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| 32. | Any blurb should mention it was a Free vote and passed 68 to 55, with 9 abstentions.
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| 33. | That is what Clintonians do on issues like women's rights that might bring cost-free votes.
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| 34. | Leaders of the coalition government have said they would allow their party members a free vote on the issue.
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| 35. | Lawmakers were denied a free vote on Hinchliffe's amendment and faced disciplinary measures if they backed it.
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| 36. | Kenny has pledged that his party's Oireachtas members will be given a free vote on the issue.
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| 37. | The Members of the National Assembly are to be elected by direct and free vote in accordance with law.
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| 38. | This decision played an important role in encouraging many Labour MPs to back the bill in a free vote.
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| 39. | The bill failed on a free vote when twelve NDP members voted with the opposition parties against the bill.
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| 40. | However, despite having a free vote, Renzi wanted the bill to be approved as soon as possible.
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