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Professor Ghany Says T&T Is Entering New Territory In Parliamentary Practice

Developing storyPrime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Attacks Independent Senators After Special Operations Bill Vote →Developing storyWade Mark Passes Special Operations Bill With Casting Vote, Sparking Parliamentary Debate →

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October 10, 2026

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Professor Ghany Says T&T Is Entering New Territory In Parliamentary Practice

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The Senate President’s decision to use his casting vote to break tied votes on two pieces of legislation has reignited debate over parliamentary convention and constitutional authority in Trinidad and Tobago.

While the Special Operations Bill, 2026, has received presidential assent, questions remain about the implications of the decision for future parliamentary proceedings.

The passage of the Special Operations Bill, 2026, by a 16-to-15 vote in the Senate marked a significant moment in Trinidad and Tobago’s parliamentary history.

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