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In a debate on Points of Order, a Liberal MP asked for unanimous consent to withdraw his vote on a procedural motion because he voted while paired by mistake. The debate was focused on parliamentary procedure rather than substantive policy issues.

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Hon. David McGuinty

Liberal
“I messed up my vote and want to redo it without changing the result.”
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