07-09-2016, 07:44 AM
(07-05-2016, 06:09 AM)DJC link Wrote:I guess the bottom line is that you have to get at least 2 more seats than the rest in order to command a majority. A 76-74 majority becomes a working majority of one if convention is followed and the speaker comes from the government side.
A friendly independent can be made speaker therefore maintaining a majority if necessary. Libs will get 76 seats anyway.