Sneaky Grits’ vote shocker

June 24, 2005 D. H. McKee

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Prime Minister Paul Martin’s government pulled a fast one late last night and won a surprise budget vote that killed the Tories’ chance to topple the government.
In a move the Tories likened to a sandbagging, the Grits made a deal with the Bloc Quebecois, who backed the Liberal government long enough to ensure they held on to power in exchange for a written guarantee that the same-sex marriage bill would be passed before summer recess.
The deal saw the Bloc vote with the Liberals to stop debate on budget Bill C-48 late last night, forcing it to a vote.
The Bloc voted against the actual budget bill — a confidence vote that could have forced Martin to call a summer election — which outlines $4.6 billion in funding in a deal the Grits inked with the NDP to retain power.
But the surprise timing of the vote meant a handful Tory MPs were absent and with the backing of the NDP, the Liberals won, 152 to 147.
TorontoSun.com – Canada – Sneaky Grits’ vote shocker

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