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Necessary equipment won\u2019t be purchased and numerous security personnel furloughed.\n\n< pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): That\u2019s more like it. Now, before convening a vote on SA-43, are there any additional amendments to be considered?\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Yes, Mr. Speaker.\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The honorable Senator from Green has the floor.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Thank you. This shouldn\u2019t take too much time as Amendment 27 is a simple, straightforward and sensible addition to this bill. It would require that any elected Senator must be born a Human to have voting privileges in the UEE Senate.\n\n< Loud chatter, gavel bang >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Quiet in the chamber! The chair is obligated to remind Senator Co that amendments must be germane to the appropriations bills to which they are attached.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): I am fully aware of parliamentary procedure, Mr. Speaker. I have represented the noble residents of Green for the last 60 years. SA-43 is a bill focused on ensuring the safety and security of this Empire; as is Amendment 27. Whether it\u2019s Vanduul kingships on the western front, Xi\u2019An owned businesses invading UEE space or Tevarin being elected to these halls, the threat of aliens overtaking the UEE grows stronger by the day. Not all alien assaults on this Empire will come from capital ships. To see their threat through such a narrow lens is both ignorant and extremely dangerous.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): Mr. Speaker, you can\u2019t seriously be considering bringing this amendment to a vote. It is xenophobic, clearly aimed at Senator-elect Suj Kossi, and worst of all it overrides the will of the voters of Jalan.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): I would advise Senator Ngo to read my amendment before expressing an opinion on it.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): As you previously said, Senator, the intention of this amendment is simple and straightforward. Any witty or subtle rhetorical flourishes you have added to the amendment\u2019s language won\u2019t change my vote. It\u2019s rotten to the core.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): I want to make something clear. This is not an effort to keep the people of the UEE from voting for whatever candidate they want. If residents of a planet wish to elect an alien to the Senate, it is still allowed. That elected representative can become a member of this chamber. They can draft legislation, serve on committees, join in debates and perform all other such duties of the office. It merely prohibits that representative from casting a vote. Now before some in this chamber continue to slander this amendment, let me be clear that its intention is solely to ensure that the safety and security of Humanity remains in Human hands.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): With such extremes views it\u2019s no surprise the honorable Senator\u2019s recent re-election bid failed. Regardless of what he says, this is political theater plan and simple. The real intention of Senator Co\u2019s amendment is to make a bold political statement before he leaves office.\n\n< Loud chatter, gavel bang >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The chair must remind Senators to keep their comments focused on the legislation and not each other.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Thanks you, Mr. Speaker. With that in mind, I would like to remind the chamber that even though some may not always agree with my legislation, my dedication to this Empire is unassailable. In my 60 years as a part of this illustrious body, I have authored or co-sponsored over 500 bills or amendments. Each one focused on bettering the UEE, not my own political position. The same can be said for Amendment 27. This isn\u2019t about protecting my future but the Empire\u2019s. Allowing non-Humans to hold high elected office is a slippery slope. Sure, it always starts off innocently enough. Today it\u2019s Tevarin, but tomorrow who knows what sorts of creatures could be allowed to have a say in Humanity\u2019s future. Maybe as Imperator? That\u2019s why it\u2019s my responsibility, as a representative of the concerned constituents of Green, to ensure that reality never comes to fruition.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): Mr. Speaker, while I respect Senator Co\u2019s right to legislate his extreme views, SA-43 is clearly not the proper place for it. If the Senator is so passionate about this amendment, he should find a like-minded Senator to shepherd it through the normal legislative process in the next Congressional session. In an effort to stop wasting everyone\u2019s time can we please toss out this xenophobic and, from what I can gather from the rumblings in this room, unpopular amendment, so we can return our attention to SA-43?\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Ngo, the chair\u2019s job isn\u2019t to assess the popularity of an amendment, merely its relevance to the bill. That said, Senator Co adroitly framed his argument so it relates to the security of this Empire. Now, there\u2019s only one way to know if his concern is shared by a majority of this body.\n\n< indistinct chatter >\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): Mr. Speaker, you can\u2019t truly be \u2014\n\n< gavel bang >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Ngo, a word \u2026\n\n< pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): We will now proceed with a vote on whether to attach Amendment 27, which would strip any non-Human of voting rights in the Senate, to the supplemental appropriations bill. Those who wish to read the amendment in full can now access it on their mobis.\n\n< pause for vote >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The \u201cNays\u201d have it. Amendment 27 has failed. With that matter resolved, I once again ask, are there any additional amendments to be considered?\n\n< pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): In that case, let\u2019s proceed with the vote on the appropriations bill.\n\n< pause for vote >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The \u201cAyes\u201d carry. Archivist Yates, mark that the bill has passed.\n\nEND TRANSCRIPT EXCERPT","de_DE":"UEE KONGRESS (396)\n2946-5-17 SATZ\n\nSession AutoScript\nGepr\u00fcft und zugelassen - Archivar Yates (#57573BDF)\n\n2946-5-17_18:24 - Transkript-Auszug beginnt\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senatoren, in einer Bem\u00fchung, nicht hier die ganze Nacht zu sein, finden Sie bitte Ihre Sitze, also k\u00f6nnen wir fortfahren.\n\nUnscharfes Geschw\u00e4tz >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Meine Damen und Herren, wenn wir uns nicht auf dieses zus\u00e4tzliche Haushaltsgesetz einigen k\u00f6nnen, wird die Sicherheit unz\u00e4hliger Systeme gef\u00e4hrdet sein. Notwendige Ausr\u00fcstung wird nicht gekauft und zahlreiche Sicherheitskr\u00e4fte aufgerollt.\n\n< Pause > Pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Das ist schon besser. Gibt es nun, bevor wir eine Abstimmung \u00fcber SA-43 einberufen, zus\u00e4tzliche \u00c4nderungsantr\u00e4ge, die zu ber\u00fccksichtigen sind?\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Ja, Herr Pr\u00e4sident.\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Der ehrenwerte Senator von Green hat das Wort.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Ich danke dir. Dies sollte nicht allzu lange dauern, da \u00c4nderungsantrag 27 eine einfache, unkomplizierte und vern\u00fcnftige Erg\u00e4nzung zu diesem Entwurf ist. Es w\u00fcrde erfordern, dass jeder gew\u00e4hlte Senator als Mensch geboren werden muss, um im UEE-Senat Stimmrechte zu haben.\n\nLautes Geplapper, Hammerknall >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ruhe in der Kammer! Der Vorsitzende ist verpflichtet, Senator Co daran zu erinnern, dass \u00c4nderungen an den Haushaltsentw\u00fcrfen, denen sie beigef\u00fcgt sind, vorgenommen werden m\u00fcssen.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Ich bin mir des parlamentarischen Verfahrens voll bewusst, Herr Pr\u00e4sident. Ich vertrete die noblen Bewohner von Green seit 60 Jahren. SA-43 ist ein Gesetz, das sich auf die Gew\u00e4hrleistung der Sicherheit dieses Imperiums konzentriert, ebenso wie \u00c4nderungsantrag 27. Ob es sich nun um Vanduul-K\u00f6nigsschiffe an der Westfront, Xi'An eigene Unternehmen, die in den UEE-Raum eindringen, oder Tevarin, das in diese Hallen gew\u00e4hlt wird, handelt, die Bedrohung durch Au\u00dferirdische, die die UEE \u00fcberholen, wird mit jedem Tag st\u00e4rker. Nicht alle au\u00dferirdischen Angriffe auf dieses Imperium werden von Gro\u00dfschiffen kommen. Ihre Bedrohung durch eine so enge Linse zu sehen, ist sowohl ignorant als auch extrem gef\u00e4hrlich.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra-Terra Sys): Herr Pr\u00e4sident, Sie k\u00f6nnen nicht ernsthaft erw\u00e4gen, diesen \u00c4nderungsantrag zur Abstimmung zu bringen. Sie ist fremdenfeindlich, richtet sich eindeutig an den gew\u00e4hlten Senator Suj Kossi, und am schlimmsten ist, dass sie den Willen der W\u00e4hler von Jalan au\u00dfer Kraft setzt.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Ich w\u00fcrde Senator Ngo raten, meinen \u00c4nderungsantrag zu lesen, bevor er eine Stellungnahme dazu abgibt.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra-Terra Sys): Wie Sie bereits sagten, Senator, ist die Absicht dieser \u00c4nderung einfach und unkompliziert. Jede witzige oder subtile rhetorische Verzierung, die Sie der Sprache des \u00c4nderungsantrags hinzugef\u00fcgt haben, wird meine Stimme nicht \u00e4ndern. Es ist bis auf den Kern verfault.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Ich m\u00f6chte etwas klarstellen. Dies ist kein Versuch, die Menschen in der UEE davon abzuhalten, f\u00fcr den Kandidaten zu stimmen, den sie wollen. Wenn Bewohner eines Planeten einen Au\u00dferirdischen in den Senat w\u00e4hlen wollen, ist dies immer noch erlaubt. Dieser gew\u00e4hlte Vertreter kann Mitglied dieser Kammer werden. Sie k\u00f6nnen Gesetze entwerfen, in Aussch\u00fcssen t\u00e4tig sein, an Diskussionen teilnehmen und alle anderen Aufgaben des B\u00fcros \u00fcbernehmen. Sie verbietet lediglich diesem Vertreter die Stimmabgabe. Nun, bevor einige in diesem Saal diesen \u00c4nderungsantrag weiter verleumden, m\u00f6chte ich klarstellen, dass seine Absicht ausschlie\u00dflich darin besteht, daf\u00fcr zu sorgen, dass die Sicherheit der Menschheit in menschlichen H\u00e4nden bleibt.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra-Terra Sys): Mit solchen extremen Ansichten ist es keine \u00dcberraschung, dass das j\u00fcngste Wiederwahlangebot des ehrenwerten Senators gescheitert ist. Unabh\u00e4ngig davon, was er sagt, ist das ein politischer Theaterplan und einfach. Die wirkliche Absicht des \u00c4nderungsantrags von Senator Co ist es, eine mutige politische Erkl\u00e4rung abzugeben, bevor er sein Amt aufgibt.\n\nLautes Geplapper, Hammerknall >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Der Vorsitzende muss die Senatoren daran erinnern, ihre Kommentare auf die Gesetzgebung zu konzentrieren und sich nicht gegenseitig.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Danke, Mr. Speaker. In diesem Sinne m\u00f6chte ich die Kammer daran erinnern, dass, obwohl einige nicht immer mit meiner Gesetzgebung einverstanden sind, mein Engagement f\u00fcr dieses Imperium unanfechtbar ist. In meinen 60 Jahren als Teil dieses ber\u00fchmten Gremiums habe ich \u00fcber 500 Rechnungen oder \u00c4nderungsantr\u00e4ge verfasst oder mitfinanziert. Jeder von ihnen konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung der UEE, nicht auf meine eigene politische Position. Dasselbe gilt f\u00fcr \u00c4nderungsantrag 27. Es geht hier nicht darum, meine Zukunft zu sch\u00fctzen, sondern die des Imperiums. Es ist ein rutschiger Weg, Nicht-Menschen zu erlauben, ein hohes gew\u00e4hltes Amt auszu\u00fcben. Sicher, es beginnt immer unschuldig genug. Heute ist es Tevarin, aber morgen wei\u00df niemand, welche Art von Kreaturen in der Zukunft der Menschheit mitreden d\u00fcrfen. Vielleicht als Imperator? Deshalb liegt es in meiner Verantwortung, als Vertreter der betroffenen W\u00e4hler von Green daf\u00fcr zu sorgen, dass die Realit\u00e4t nie zum Tragen kommt.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra-Terra Sys): Herr Sprecher, w\u00e4hrend ich das Recht von Senator Co. respektiere, seine extremen Ansichten zu regeln, ist SA-43 eindeutig nicht der richtige Ort daf\u00fcr. Wenn der Senator \u00fcber diese \u00c4nderung so leidenschaftlich ist, sollte er einen gleichgesinnten Senator finden, um sie durch den normalen Gesetzgebungsprozess in der n\u00e4chsten Kongresssitzung zu f\u00fchren. In dem Bestreben, damit aufzuh\u00f6ren, die Zeit aller zu verschwenden, k\u00f6nnen wir bitte diesen fremdenfeindlichen und, wie ich aus den Ger\u00fcchten in diesem Raum entnehmen kann, unpopul\u00e4ren \u00c4nderungsantrag herauswerfen, damit wir unsere Aufmerksamkeit auf SA-43 zur\u00fcckverfolgen k\u00f6nnen?\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Ngo, die Aufgabe des Vorsitzenden ist es nicht, die Popularit\u00e4t einer \u00c4nderung zu beurteilen, sondern lediglich ihre Relevanz f\u00fcr das Gesetz. Das hei\u00dft, Senator Co. hat sein Argument geschickt formuliert, so dass es sich auf die Sicherheit dieses Imperiums bezieht. Nun, es gibt nur einen Weg zu wissen, ob seine Bedenken von einer Mehrheit dieses Gremiums geteilt werden.\n\nundeutliches Geschw\u00e4tz >\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra-Terra Sys): Mr. Speaker, Sie k\u00f6nnen es nicht wirklich sein -\n\nHammerknall >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Ngo, auf ein Wort....\n\n< Pause > Pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Wir werden nun dar\u00fcber abstimmen, ob wir \u00c4nderungsantrag 27, der jedem Nicht-Menschen das Stimmrecht im Senat entziehen w\u00fcrde, dem Gesetz \u00fcber zus\u00e4tzliche Mittel beif\u00fcgen wollen. Diejenigen, die den \u00c4nderungsantrag vollst\u00e4ndig lesen m\u00f6chten, k\u00f6nnen ihn jetzt \u00fcber ihre Mobis einsehen.\n\nPause zur Abstimmung >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Die \"Nays\" haben es. \u00c4nderungsantrag 27 ist gescheitert. Nachdem diese Angelegenheit gekl\u00e4rt ist, frage ich noch einmal: Gibt es zus\u00e4tzliche \u00c4nderungsantr\u00e4ge, die zu ber\u00fccksichtigen sind?\n\n< Pause > Pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): In diesem Fall lassen Sie uns mit der Abstimmung \u00fcber den Haushaltsentwurf fortfahren.\n\nPause zur Abstimmung >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Die \"Ayes\" tragen. Archivar Yates, markieren Sie, dass die Gesetzesvorlage bestanden ist.\n\nENDE TRANSKRIPT-AUSZUG","zh_CN":"UEE CONGRESS (396)\n2946-5-17 SET\n\nSession AutoScript\nProofed and Admitted \u2013 Archivist Yates (#57573BDF)\n\n2946-5-17_18:24 \u2013 Transcript Excerpt Begins\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senators, in an effort to not be here all night, please find your seats so we may continue.\n\n< Indistinct chatter >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ladies and gentlemen, if we can\u2019t come to an agreement on this supplemental appropriations bill the security of countless systems will be compromised. Necessary equipment won\u2019t be purchased and numerous security personnel furloughed.\n\n< pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): That\u2019s more like it. Now, before convening a vote on SA-43, are there any additional amendments to be considered?\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Yes, Mr. Speaker.\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The honorable Senator from Green has the floor.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Thank you. This shouldn\u2019t take too much time as Amendment 27 is a simple, straightforward and sensible addition to this bill. It would require that any elected Senator must be born a Human to have voting privileges in the UEE Senate.\n\n< Loud chatter, gavel bang >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Quiet in the chamber! The chair is obligated to remind Senator Co that amendments must be germane to the appropriations bills to which they are attached.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): I am fully aware of parliamentary procedure, Mr. Speaker. I have represented the noble residents of Green for the last 60 years. SA-43 is a bill focused on ensuring the safety and security of this Empire; as is Amendment 27. Whether it\u2019s Vanduul kingships on the western front, Xi\u2019An owned businesses invading UEE space or Tevarin being elected to these halls, the threat of aliens overtaking the UEE grows stronger by the day. Not all alien assaults on this Empire will come from capital ships. To see their threat through such a narrow lens is both ignorant and extremely dangerous.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): Mr. Speaker, you can\u2019t seriously be considering bringing this amendment to a vote. It is xenophobic, clearly aimed at Senator-elect Suj Kossi, and worst of all it overrides the will of the voters of Jalan.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): I would advise Senator Ngo to read my amendment before expressing an opinion on it.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): As you previously said, Senator, the intention of this amendment is simple and straightforward. Any witty or subtle rhetorical flourishes you have added to the amendment\u2019s language won\u2019t change my vote. It\u2019s rotten to the core.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): I want to make something clear. This is not an effort to keep the people of the UEE from voting for whatever candidate they want. If residents of a planet wish to elect an alien to the Senate, it is still allowed. That elected representative can become a member of this chamber. They can draft legislation, serve on committees, join in debates and perform all other such duties of the office. It merely prohibits that representative from casting a vote. Now before some in this chamber continue to slander this amendment, let me be clear that its intention is solely to ensure that the safety and security of Humanity remains in Human hands.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): With such extremes views it\u2019s no surprise the honorable Senator\u2019s recent re-election bid failed. Regardless of what he says, this is political theater plan and simple. The real intention of Senator Co\u2019s amendment is to make a bold political statement before he leaves office.\n\n< Loud chatter, gavel bang >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The chair must remind Senators to keep their comments focused on the legislation and not each other.\n\nSENATOR YORI CO (C-Green-Ellis Sys): Thanks you, Mr. Speaker. With that in mind, I would like to remind the chamber that even though some may not always agree with my legislation, my dedication to this Empire is unassailable. In my 60 years as a part of this illustrious body, I have authored or co-sponsored over 500 bills or amendments. Each one focused on bettering the UEE, not my own political position. The same can be said for Amendment 27. This isn\u2019t about protecting my future but the Empire\u2019s. Allowing non-Humans to hold high elected office is a slippery slope. Sure, it always starts off innocently enough. Today it\u2019s Tevarin, but tomorrow who knows what sorts of creatures could be allowed to have a say in Humanity\u2019s future. Maybe as Imperator? That\u2019s why it\u2019s my responsibility, as a representative of the concerned constituents of Green, to ensure that reality never comes to fruition.\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): Mr. Speaker, while I respect Senator Co\u2019s right to legislate his extreme views, SA-43 is clearly not the proper place for it. If the Senator is so passionate about this amendment, he should find a like-minded Senator to shepherd it through the normal legislative process in the next Congressional session. In an effort to stop wasting everyone\u2019s time can we please toss out this xenophobic and, from what I can gather from the rumblings in this room, unpopular amendment, so we can return our attention to SA-43?\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Ngo, the chair\u2019s job isn\u2019t to assess the popularity of an amendment, merely its relevance to the bill. That said, Senator Co adroitly framed his argument so it relates to the security of this Empire. Now, there\u2019s only one way to know if his concern is shared by a majority of this body.\n\n< indistinct chatter >\n\nSENATOR MIRA NGO (T-Terra-Terra Sys): Mr. Speaker, you can\u2019t truly be \u2014\n\n< gavel bang >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Ngo, a word \u2026\n\n< pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): We will now proceed with a vote on whether to attach Amendment 27, which would strip any non-Human of voting rights in the Senate, to the supplemental appropriations bill. Those who wish to read the amendment in full can now access it on their mobis.\n\n< pause for vote >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The \u201cNays\u201d have it. Amendment 27 has failed. With that matter resolved, I once again ask, are there any additional amendments to be considered?\n\n< pause >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): In that case, let\u2019s proceed with the vote on the appropriations bill.\n\n< pause for vote >\n\nSPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): The \u201cAyes\u201d carry. Archivist Yates, mark that the bill has passed.\n\nEND TRANSCRIPT EXCERPT"},"links_count":0,"comment_count":216,"created_at":"2016-05-18T00:00:00+00:00","created_at_human":"9 years ago"},"meta":{"processed_at":"2026-05-08 00:22:07","valid_relations":["images","links"],"prev_id":15338,"next_id":15340}}