65.

A Minister shall be permitted to address the House of which

he is not a member, but shall not have a vote in that House.

6.6. No civil or criminal proceedings may be instituted against

any member of either House for words spoken before, or written

in a report to, either House or a committee of both Houses, or

for any matter brought by him in the form of a petition, bill,

resolution, motion or otherwise.

67. Except as otherwise provided in the Constitution, all

questions proposed for decision in either House shall be

determined by a majority of the votes of the members present

and voting.

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68. A Speaker elected from among members of the House of

Representatives (or in the case of the Senate, the President)

shall have an original vote, but not a casting vote.

Speaker elected from outside the House of Representatives (or

in the case of the Senate, the President) shall have no vote.

Introduction of Bills

69. A Bill, other than a money Bill, may be introduced in

either House. A money Bill shall not be introduced in the

Senate.

70. Except on the recommendation or with the consent of the

Cabinet signified by a Minister, neither House shall proceed

with nor amend any Bill which provides for taxation, imposing

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