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S.O.41 Quorum - Absence of during sitting and subsequent count-out


41. If a Member states that a quorum is not present in the House:
      1. The Speaker shall count the House.
      2. If a quorum is not present the bells shall be rung for 4 minutes.
      3. If after that time a quorum has not been formed, the names of the Members present shall be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings and the Speaker shall set down any business then before the House as an Order of the Day for a later time and adjourn the House until the next sitting day.
      4. If the next sitting day has not been appointed, the House shall adjourn to the next succeeding business day.

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