Brexit Brings UK House First Tie Vote Since 1993
A Brexit-related vote in Britain's House of Commons has ended in a tie, the first time that has happened in a quarter-century.
London, Apr 3 (AP) A Brexit-related vote in Britain's House of Commons has ended in a tie, the first time that has happened in a quarter-century.
In an illustration of politicians' deadlock over Britain's exit from the European Union, Wednesday's vote ended in a 310-310 draw.
Under Parliament's rules, the speaker of the House has tie-breaking power. Speaker John Bercow cast his vote with the noes. He said that was in keeping with the principle that "it is not for the chair to create a majority that otherwise doesn't exist".
The result means lawmakers have rejected the idea of holding a third day of voting on alternative Brexit options Monday.
Bercow says the last time a vote in the Commons ended in a tie was in 1993. (AP)
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