TIME: Brexit Prompts First Tie Vote in Britain’s House of Commons Since 1993

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Brexit Prompts First Tie Vote in Britain's House of Commons Since 1993 Apr 3rd 2019, 18:05, by Associated Press (LONDON) — A Brexit-related vote in Britain’s House of Commons has ended in a tie, the first time that has happened in a quarter-century. In an illustration of politicians’ deadlock over Britain’s exit from the European Union, Wednesday’s vote ended in a 310-310 draw. Under Parliament’s rules, the speaker of the House has tie-breaking power. Speaker John Bercow cast his vote with the noes. He said that was in keeping with the principle that “it is not for the chair to create a majority that otherwise doesn’t exist.” The result means lawmakers have rejected the idea of holding a third day of voting on alternative Brexit options Monday. Bercow says the last time a vote in the Commons ended in a tie was in 1993. Media files: A Brexit-related vote in Britain's House of Commons has ended in a tie, the first time that has happened in a quarter-century.

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