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The bill to repeal the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority (TTRA) Act passed in the House of Representatives just after 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, with 27 votes in favour—including support from Tobago East MP David Thomas of the Tobago People's Party, who voted with the government.
Tobago West MP Joel Sampson was absent for the vote. On the opposition benches, 11 of the 13 People’s National Movement (PNM) MPs voted against the bill. Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles and Trincity/Maloney MP Camille Robinson-Regis were both absent.
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo, in wrapping up the debate, seized on the absences.
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