Speaker is Forced to Break Brexit Deadlock - Brexit Explained

The video discusses a rare voting event in the House of Commons where the votes were tied, requiring the Speaker to cast a deciding vote. This situation, not seen since 1993, involved Hilary Benn's amendment. The Speaker, John Bercow, followed the constitutional convention of not creating a majority where none existed, voting against the motion. The video explains the historical context and rules governing such decisions, emphasizing the importance of majority support for significant decisions.

What was the result of the vote on Hilary Benn's amendment?

• 300 votes for, 320 against

• 320 votes for, 300 against

• 310 votes for, 310 against

• 315 votes for, 315 against

What is the Speaker's role when there is a tie in votes?

• To create a majority

• To cast a vote against the motion

• To cast a vote in favor of the motion

• To abstain from voting

According to the Speaker, when should important decisions be made?

• By a majority

• By a minority

• By the Speaker alone

• By the Prime Minister

When was the last time before this event that the Speaker had to use a casting vote?

• In 2000

• In 1993

• In 2010

• In 1985

What does the Speaker consider when exercising a casting vote at different stages of a bill?

• The popularity of the bill

• The stage of the bill

• The opinion of the Prime Minister

• The number of members present