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senate vote 2017-02-13#8
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Motions — President of the United States of America- Motions - President of the United States of America - Do not invite Trump
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<p class="speaker">Scott Ludlam</p><p>I move:</p><p class="italic">That the Senate—</p>- Th majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?id=2017-02-13.178.1) introduced by Australian Greens Senator [Scott Ludlam](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/wa/scott_ludlam) (WA), which means it was unsuccessful.
- ### Motion text
- > *That the Senate—*
- > *(a) notes that:*
- >> *(i) the Trump Presidency is causing deep concern and unease in the Australian community, and*
- >> *(ii) the Speaker of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom, Mr John Bercow, [said on 7 February 2017](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38884604) that speaking in Westminster Hall "is not an automatic right, it is an earned honour", and that he would not issue an invitation to President Trump;*
- > *(b) affirms the principles expressed by Speaker of the House of Commons; and*
- > *(c) resolves that senators will act in accordance with these principles, and reject any invitation to attend an address by Mr Trump to the House of Representatives.*
<p class="italic">(a) notes that:</p><p class="italic">  (i) the Trump Presidency is causing deep concern and unease in the Australian community, and</p><p class="italic">  (ii) the Speaker of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom, Mr John Bercow, said on 7 February 2017 that speaking in Westminster Hall "is not an automatic right, it is an earned honour", and that he would not issue an invitation to President Trump;</p><p class="italic">(b) affirms the principles expressed by Speaker of the House of Commons; and</p><p class="italic">(c) resolves that senators will act in accordance with these principles, and reject any invitation to attend an address by Mr Trump to the House of Representatives.</p> <p class="speaker">James McGrath</p><p>I seek leave to make a short statement.</p> <p class="speaker">Gavin Marshall</p><p>Leave is granted for one minute.</p> <p class="speaker">James McGrath</p><p>Australia's alliance with the United States is based on deep and enduring strategic and economic interests and respect for share values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law. This motion is a cheap political stunt. The Greens' reckless approach would damage Australia's prosperity, harm our national security and jeopardise the wellbeing of the community.</p> <p class="speaker">Gavin Marshall</p><p>The question is that the motion moved by Senator Ludlum be agreed to.</p>
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