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End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Meaning of competent to make an informed decision

31 July, 2019

Summary

This bill gives people with a terminal illness the option of requesting assisted dying.

The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Maggie Barry to the proposed amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 259 in the name of David Seymour to Part 1 be agreed to:

Member in charge

Photo of Maggie Barry
Hon
Maggie Barry
National Party, North Shore

Votes Not passed by a large majority

Amendment to the amendment not agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

44 Voted For



73 Voted Against





3 Absent

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