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	==Procedure==		==Procedure==

	Like the House of Commons, the Senate ~~meets~~ on Parliament Hill in Haphonia. The Senate Chamber is lavishly decorated and coloured red, in contrast with the more modest green Commons Chamber. There are benches on two sides of the Chamber, divided by a centre aisle. The Speaker's chair is at one end of the Chamber; in front of it is the Clerk's Table. Various clerks and other officials ~~sit~~ at the table, ready to advise the Speaker on procedure when necessary. Members of the Government ~~sit~~ on the benches on the Speaker's right, while members of the Opposition ~~occupy~~ the benches on the Speaker's left.		Like the House of Commons, the Senate met on Parliament Hill in Haphonia. The Senate Chamber is lavishly decorated and coloured red, in contrast with the more modest green Commons Chamber. There are benches on two sides of the Chamber, divided by a centre aisle. The Speaker's chair is at one end of the Chamber; in front of it is the Clerk's Table. Various clerks and other officials sat at the table, ready to advise the Speaker on procedure when necessary. Members of the Government sat on the benches on the Speaker's right, while members of the Opposition occupied the benches on the Speaker's left.

	The Senate Chamber is the site of the opening of Parliament, a formal ceremony held at the beginning of each new parliamentary session. During the ceremony, the Governor-General, seated on the throne in the Senate Chamber and in the presence of both Houses of Parliament, delivers a speech outlining the Government's agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session. If the Sovereign is present in Ibagli, he or she may make the Speech from the Throne instead.		The Senate Chamber is the site of the opening of Parliament, a formal ceremony held at the beginning of each new parliamentary session. During the ceremony, the Governor-General, seated on the throne in the Senate Chamber and in the presence of both Houses of Parliament, delivers a speech outlining the Government's agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session. If the Sovereign is present in Ibagli, he or she may make the Speech from the Throne instead.

	Under the Rules of the Senate, the Senate ~~sits~~ Mondays to Fridays. Sittings of the Senate ~~are~~ open to the public, and ~~are~~ transcribed verbatim in the Debates of the Senate. Sittings of the Senate ~~are~~ broadcast live via radio		Under the Rules of the Senate, the Senate sat Mondays to Fridays. Sittings of the Senate were open to the public, and were transcribed verbatim in the Debates of the Senate. Sittings of the Senate were broadcast live via radio.

	The ''Constitution Act, 1955'' ~~establishes~~ a quorum of ten members <!--Change to this--> (including the member presiding) for the Senate. Any senator ~~may~~ request the Speaker to ascertain the presence of a quorum; if it ~~does~~ not appear that one is present, the Speaker ~~orders~~ bells to be rung, so that other senators on the parliamentary precincts ~~may~~ come to the Chamber. If a quorum still ~~does~~ not appear, the Speaker ~~must~~ adjourn the Senate until the next sitting day.		The ''Constitution Act, 1955'' established a quorum of ten members <!--Change to this--> (including the member presiding) for the Senate. Any senator could request the Speaker to ascertain the presence of a quorum; if it did not appear that one was present, the Speaker ordered bells to be rung, so that other senators on the parliamentary precincts could come to the Chamber. If a quorum still did not appear, the Speaker was required to adjourn the Senate until the next sitting day.

	During debates, the first senator to rise is entitled to make the next speech. The Speaker ~~may~~ settle disputes over which senator rose first, but his or her decision ~~may~~ be altered by the House. Motions ~~must~~ be moved by one senator and seconded by another before debate may begin; some motions, however, ~~are~~ non-debatable.		During debates, the first senator to rise was entitled to make the next speech. The Speaker could settle disputes over which senator rose first, but his or her decision could be altered by the House. Motions had to be moved by one senator and seconded by another before debate may begin; some motions, however, were non-debatable.

	Members ~~must~~ address their speeches to the other senators as a whole, using the phrase "honourable senators," without directly addressing an individual Senator. Instead, individual members ~~must be~~ referred to in the third person, not as "you." This is similar, but not identical, to the process in the House of Commons where all speeches and comments are addressed to the Speaker. The Speaker ~~enforces~~ the rules of the Senate during debate. Disregarding the Speaker's instructions is considered a severe breach of the rules of the Senate.		Members were required to address their speeches to the other senators as a whole, using the phrase "honourable senators," without directly addressing an individual Senator. Instead, individual members were referred to in the third person, not as "you." This is similar, but not identical, to the process in the House of Commons where all speeches and comments are addressed to the Speaker. The Speaker enforced the rules of the Senate during debate. Disregarding the Speaker's instructions was considered a severe breach of the rules of the Senate.

	No senator ~~may~~ speak more than once on the same question; however, a Senator who ~~has~~ moved a substantive motion, proposed an inquiry, or sponsors a bill ~~holds~~ a right of reply that enables them to speak again at the close of debate. In the case of a bill, this right of reply ~~can~~ only be exercised at the second reading debate. The Standing Orders of the Senate ~~prescribe~~ time limits for speeches. The limits ~~depend~~ on the nature of the motion, but ~~are~~ most generally about fifteen minutes. However, the Leaders of the Government and Opposition in the Senate ~~are~~ not subject to such time constraints. Debate ~~may~~ be further restricted by the passage of "time allocation" motions. Alternatively, the Senate ~~may~~ end debate more quickly by passing a motion "for the previous question." If such a motion ~~carries~~, debate ~~ends~~ immediately, and the Senate ~~proceeds~~ to vote. Debate ~~may~~ also end if no senator wishes to make any further remarks.		No senator could speak more than once on the same question; however, a Senator who had moved a substantive motion, proposed an inquiry, or sponsors a bill held a right of reply that enables them to speak again at the close of debate. In the case of a bill, this right of reply could only be exercised at the second reading debate. The Standing Orders of the Senate prescribed time limits for speeches. The limits depended on the nature of the motion, but were most generally about fifteen minutes. However, the Leaders of the Government and Opposition in the Senate were not subject to such time constraints. Debate could be further restricted by the passage of "time allocation" motions. Alternatively, the Senate could end debate more quickly by passing a motion "for the previous question." If such a motion carried, debate ended immediately, and the Senate proceeded to vote. Debate could also end if no senator wishes to make any further remarks.

	When the debate ~~concludes~~, the motion in question is put to a vote. The Senate first ~~votes~~ by voice vote; the presiding officer ~~puts~~ the question, and members ~~respond~~ either "yea" (in favour of the motion) or "nay" (against the motion). The presiding officer then ~~announces~~ the result of the voice vote, but two or more senators ~~may~~ challenge his or her assessment, thereby forcing a recorded vote (known as a division). First, members in favour of the motion ~~rise~~, so that the clerks ~~may~~ record their names and votes. The same procedure is then repeated for members who ~~oppose~~ the motion, and thereafter repeated again for those who wish to abstain. In all cases, the Speaker ~~holds~~ a vote (which is not usually exercised) and ~~votes~~ first when a recorded division is called; a tied vote ~~results~~ in the motion's failure. If the number of members voting, including the presiding officer, ~~does~~ not total fifteen, then a quorum is not present, and the vote is invalid.		When the debate concluded, the motion in question was put to a vote. The Senate first voted by voice vote; the presiding officer put the question, and members responded either "yea" (in favour of the motion) or "nay" (against the motion). The presiding officer then announced the result of the voice vote, but two or more senators could challenge his or her assessment, thereby forcing a recorded vote (known as a division). First, members in favour of the motion rose, so that the clerks could record their names and votes. The same procedure was then repeated for members who opposed the motion, and thereafter repeated again for those who wish to abstain. In all cases, the Speaker held a vote (which was not usually exercised) and voted first when a recorded division is called; a tied vote resulted in the motion's failure. If the number of members voting, including the presiding officer, did not total fifteen, then a quorum was not present, and the vote was invalid.

	~~==Current Party Representation==~~

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	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	'''The Senate''' is the upper house of the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Ibaglian Parliament]], ~~which also consists of~~ the [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Sovereign]] and the [[House of Commons]]. It ~~consists~~ of up to twenty-five Senators appointed by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]].		'''The Senate''' was the upper house of the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Ibaglian Parliament]] from 1955 to 2011, alongside the [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Sovereign]] and the [[House of Commons]]. It consisted of up to twenty-five Senators appointed by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]].

	The Senate is referred to as "the [[wp:upper house\|upper house]]" of Parliament, and the House of Commons "the [[wp:lower house\|lower house]]". This ~~does~~ not, however, imply the Senate is more powerful than the House of Commons. Indeed, as a matter of practice and custom, the Commons is by far the dominant chamber. Although the approval of both Houses is necessary for legislation, the Senate rarely ~~rejects~~ bills passed by the democratically elected Commons. Moreover, the Government of Ibagli is responsible solely to the House of Commons; the Prime Minister stays in office only as long as he or she retains the support of the lower house. The Senate ~~does~~ not exercise any such control. Although legislation ~~can~~ normally be introduced in either house, the majority of government bills ~~originate~~ in the House of Commons. Moreover, under the constitution, money bills ~~must~~ always originate in the lower house.		The Senate was referred to as "the [[wp:upper house\|upper house]]" of Parliament, and the House of Commons "the [[wp:lower house\|lower house]]". This did not, however, imply that the Senate was more powerful than the House of Commons. Indeed, as a matter of practice and custom, the Commons was by far the dominant chamber. Although the approval of both Houses was necessary for legislation, the Senate rarely rejected bills passed by the democratically elected Commons. Moreover, the Government of Ibagli was and is still responsible solely to the House of Commons; the Prime Minister stays in office only as long as he or she retains the support of the lower house. The Senate did not exercise any such control. Although legislation could normally be introduced in either house, the majority of government bills originated in the House of Commons. Moreover, under the constitution, money bills were always required originate in the lower house.

	==History==		==History==
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	The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.		The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.

	Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. The [[Liberal Party]] set out to abolish the Senate from the outset, but no Liberal government was able to overcome [[Conservative Party\|Conservative]] opposition in the Senate. As public opinion began to more uniformly support reform or abolition of the Senate, however, opinion within the Conservative Party began to turn. Support for the continued existence of the Senate was removed from the Conservative manifesto in 2004 (although abolition was not explicitly proposed), and in 2009 the [[John Goodwin\|Goodwin]] government announced that it would seek abolition of the Senate. This aim was achieved though a [[2010 parliamentary reform referendum\|referendum]] held in June 2010. ~~Accordingly~~, the Senate ~~will be abolished at the dissolution of the current parliament~~.		Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. The [[Liberal Party]] set out to abolish the Senate from the outset, but no Liberal government was able to overcome [[Conservative Party\|Conservative]] opposition in the Senate. As public opinion began to more uniformly support reform or abolition of the Senate, however, opinion within the Conservative Party began to turn. Support for the continued existence of the Senate was removed from the Conservative manifesto in 2004 (although abolition was not explicitly proposed), and in 2009 the [[John Goodwin\|Goodwin]] government announced that it would seek abolition of the Senate. This aim was achieved though a [[2010 parliamentary reform referendum\|referendum]] held in June 2010. The constitutional amendment was promulgated on 19 June 2011, on which day the Senate ceased to exist.

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	==Officers==		==Officers==

	The presiding officer of the Senate, known as the [[Speaker of the Senate\|Speaker]], is appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Speaker is assisted by a Speaker pro tempore (or Speaker for the time-being), who is elected by the Senate at the beginning of each parliamentary session. If the Speaker is unable to attend, the Speaker pro tempore ~~presides~~ instead. Furthermore, the Speaker is authorized to appoint another Senator to take his or her place temporarily.		The presiding officer of the Senate, known as the [[Speaker of the Senate\|Speaker]], was appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Speaker was assisted by a Speaker pro tempore (or Speaker for the time-being), who was elected by the Senate at the beginning of each parliamentary session. If the Speaker was unable to attend, the Speaker pro tempore presided instead. Furthermore, the Speaker was authorized to appoint another Senator to take his or her place temporarily.

	The Speaker ~~presides~~ over sittings of the Senate and ~~controls~~ debates by calling on members to speak. If a senator ~~believes~~ that a rule (or Standing Order) has been breached, he or she ~~may~~ raise a "point of order," on which the Speaker ~~makes~~ a ruling. However, the Speaker's decisions ~~are~~ subject to appeal to the whole Senate. When presiding, the Speaker ~~remains~~ impartial, though he or she still ~~maintains~~ membership of a political party. Unlike the [[Speaker of the House of Commons]], the Speaker of the Senate ~~does~~ not hold a casting vote, but instead ~~retains~~ their right to vote in the same manner as any other senator (see Procedure below). The ~~current~~ Speaker of the Senate is [[Russell McHenry]].		The Speaker presided over sittings of the Senate and controlled debates by calling on members to speak. If a senator believed that a rule (or Standing Order) has been breached, he or she could raise a "point of order," on which the Speaker made a ruling. However, the Speaker's decisions were subject to appeal to the whole Senate. When presiding, the Speaker remained impartial, though he or she still maintained membership of a political party. Unlike the [[Speaker of the House of Commons]], the Speaker of the Senate did not hold a casting vote, but instead retained their right to vote in the same manner as any other senator (see Procedure below). The last Speaker of the Senate was [[Russell McHenry]].

	The member of the Government responsible for steering legislation through the Senate is Leader of the Government in the Senate. The Leader is a senator selected by the Prime Minister, and ~~serves~~ in Cabinet. The Leader ~~manages~~ the schedule of the Senate, and ~~attempts~~ to secure the Opposition's support for the Government's legislative agenda. The Opposition equivalent is the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, who is selected by his or her counterpart in the House, the Leader of the Opposition. However, if the Official Opposition in the House is a different party than the Official Opposition in the Senate, then the Senate party ~~chooses~~ its own leader.		The member of the Government responsible for steering legislation through the Senate was the [[Leader of the Government in the Senate]]. The Leader was a senator selected by the Prime Minister, and who served in the [[Cabinet]]. The Leader managed the schedule of the Senate, and attempted to secure the Opposition's support for the Government's legislative agenda. The Opposition equivalent was the [[Leader of the Opposition in the Senate]], who was selected by his or her counterpart in the House, the [[Leader of the Opposition]]. However, if the Official Opposition in the House was a different party than the Official Opposition in the Senate, then the Senate party chose its own leader.

	Officers of the Senate who ~~are~~ not members ~~include~~ the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk, the Law Clerk, and several other clerks. These officers ~~advise~~ the Speaker and members on the rules and procedure of the Senate. Another officer is the Usher of the Black Rod, whose duties ~~include~~ the maintenance of order and security within the Senate chamber. The Usher of the Black Rod bears a ceremonial black ebony staff, from which the title "Black Rod" arises. This position is roughly analogous to that of Sergeant-at-Arms in the House of Commons, but the Usher's duties are more ceremonial in nature. The responsibility for security and the infrastructure lie with the Director General of Parliamentary Precinct Services.		Officers of the Senate who were not members included the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk, the Law Clerk, and several other clerks. These officers advised the Speaker and members on the rules and procedure of the Senate. Another officer was the [[Usher of the Black Rod]], whose duties included the maintenance of order and security within the Senate chamber. The Usher of the Black Rod bears a ceremonial black ebony staff, from which the title "Black Rod" arises. This position is roughly analogous to that of Sergeant-at-Arms in the House of Commons, but the Usher's duties are more ceremonial in nature. The responsibility for security and the infrastructure lie with the Director General of Parliamentary Precinct Services.

	==Procedure==		==Procedure==

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	The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.		The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.

	Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. ~~No party~~, ~~however, wished~~ to ~~lose a chief method of granting patronage~~. ~~In 1977, a proposal~~ to ~~elect~~ the Senate ~~failed~~ to ~~pass through Parliament~~. ~~Since about 2000~~, ~~there has been a movement to abolish~~ the Senate. ~~In 2010,~~ a [[2010 parliamentary reform referendum\|referendum]] ~~was approved by voters that abolishes the Senate~~. Accordingly, the Senate will be abolished at the dissolution of the current parliament.		Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. The [[Liberal Party]] set out to abolish the Senate from the outset, but no Liberal government was able to overcome [[Conservative Party\|Conservative]] opposition in the Senate. As public opinion began to more uniformly support reform or abolition of the Senate, however, opinion within the Conservative Party began to turn. Support for the continued existence of the Senate was removed from the Conservative manifesto in 2004 (although abolition was not explicitly proposed), and in 2009 the [[John Goodwin\|Goodwin]] government announced that it would seek abolition of the Senate. This aim was achieved though a [[2010 parliamentary reform referendum\|referendum]] held in June 2010. Accordingly, the Senate will be abolished at the dissolution of the current parliament.

	===2005 Scandal===		===2005 Scandal===

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	The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.		The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.

	Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. No party, however, wished to lose a chief method of granting patronage. In 1977, a proposal to elect the Senate failed to pass through Parliament. Since about 2000, there has been a movement to abolish the Senate.		Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. No party, however, wished to lose a chief method of granting patronage. In 1977, a proposal to elect the Senate failed to pass through Parliament. Since about 2000, there has been a movement to abolish the Senate. In 2010, a [[2010 parliamentary reform referendum\|referendum]] was approved by voters that abolishes the Senate. Accordingly, the Senate will be abolished at the dissolution of the current parliament.

	===2005 Scandal===		===2005 Scandal===

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	The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.		The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.

	Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. No party, however, wished to lose a chief method of granting patronage. In ~~the 1970s~~, a proposal to elect the Senate failed to pass through Parliament. Since about 2000, there has been a movement to abolish the Senate.		Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. No party, however, wished to lose a chief method of granting patronage. In 1977, a proposal to elect the Senate failed to pass through Parliament. Since about 2000, there has been a movement to abolish the Senate.

	===2005 Scandal===		===2005 Scandal===

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	'''The Senate''' is the upper house of the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Ibaglian Parliament]], which also consists of the [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Sovereign]] and the [[House of Commons]]. It consists of up to twenty-five Senators appointed by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]].		'''The Senate''' is the upper house of the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Ibaglian Parliament]], which also consists of the [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Sovereign]] and the [[House of Commons]]. It consists of up to twenty-five Senators appointed by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]].

	The Senate is referred to as "the upper house" of Parliament, and the House of Commons "the lower house". This does not, however, imply the Senate is more powerful than the House of Commons. Indeed, as a matter of practice and custom, the Commons is by far the dominant chamber. Although the approval of both Houses is necessary for legislation, the Senate rarely rejects bills passed by the democratically elected Commons. Moreover, the Government of Ibagli is responsible solely to the House of Commons; the Prime Minister stays in office only as long as he or she retains the support of the lower house. The Senate does not exercise any such control. Although legislation can normally be introduced in either house, the majority of government bills originate in the House of Commons. Moreover, under the constitution, money bills must always originate in the lower house.		The Senate is referred to as "the [[wp:upper house\|upper house]]" of Parliament, and the House of Commons "the [[wp:lower house\|lower house]]". This does not, however, imply the Senate is more powerful than the House of Commons. Indeed, as a matter of practice and custom, the Commons is by far the dominant chamber. Although the approval of both Houses is necessary for legislation, the Senate rarely rejects bills passed by the democratically elected Commons. Moreover, the Government of Ibagli is responsible solely to the House of Commons; the Prime Minister stays in office only as long as he or she retains the support of the lower house. The Senate does not exercise any such control. Although legislation can normally be introduced in either house, the majority of government bills originate in the House of Commons. Moreover, under the constitution, money bills must always originate in the lower house.

	==History==		==History==

	The Senate came into existence in 1955, when the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the ''Ibagli Act'', granting Ibagli independence. The Ibaglian Parliament was based on the Westminster model (that is, the model of the Parliament of the United Kingdom). The Senate was intended to mirror the British House of Lords, in that it was meant to represent the social and economic élite.		The Senate came into existence in 1955, when the [[wp:Parliament of the United Kingdom\|Parliament of the United Kingdom]] passed the ''Ibagli Act'', granting Ibagli independence. The Ibaglian Parliament was based on the [[wp:Westminster system\|Westminster model]] (that is, the model of the Parliament of the United Kingdom). The Senate was intended to mirror the British House of Lords, in that it was meant to represent the social and economic élite.

	The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.		The Senate is a direct predecessor to the Legislative Council of Ibagli, the upper house of the original Ibaglian assembly. It retains many of the same powers, operates in a similar function, and sits in the same chamber.

	Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many ~~Canadians~~. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. No party, however, wished to lose a chief method of granting patronage. In the 1970s, a proposal to elect the Senate failed to pass through Parliament. Since about 2000, there has been a movement to abolish the Senate.		Soon after independence, the body quickly turned into a mere source for political patronage in the eyes of many Ibaglians. It soon became a body that simply "rubber-stamped" legislation passed by the House of Commons; very rarely did the Senate seek to challenge the will of the democratically elected lower house. No party, however, wished to lose a chief method of granting patronage. In the 1970s, a proposal to elect the Senate failed to pass through Parliament. Since about 2000, there has been a movement to abolish the Senate.

	===2005 Scandal===		===2005 Scandal===

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	'''The Senate''' is the upper house of the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Ibaglian Parliament]], which also consists of the [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Sovereign]] and the [[House of Commons]]. It consists of up to ~~seventy~~ Senators appointed by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]].		'''The Senate''' is the upper house of the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Ibaglian Parliament]], which also consists of the [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Sovereign]] and the [[House of Commons]]. It consists of up to twenty-five Senators appointed by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]].

	The Senate is referred to as "the upper house" of Parliament, and the House of Commons "the lower house". This does not, however, imply the Senate is more powerful than the House of Commons. Indeed, as a matter of practice and custom, the Commons is by far the dominant chamber. Although the approval of both Houses is necessary for legislation, the Senate rarely rejects bills passed by the democratically elected Commons. Moreover, the Government of Ibagli is responsible solely to the House of Commons; the Prime Minister stays in office only as long as he or she retains the support of the lower house. The Senate does not exercise any such control. Although legislation can normally be introduced in either house, the majority of government bills originate in the House of Commons. Moreover, under the constitution, money bills must always originate in the lower house.		The Senate is referred to as "the upper house" of Parliament, and the House of Commons "the lower house". This does not, however, imply the Senate is more powerful than the House of Commons. Indeed, as a matter of practice and custom, the Commons is by far the dominant chamber. Although the approval of both Houses is necessary for legislation, the Senate rarely rejects bills passed by the democratically elected Commons. Moreover, the Government of Ibagli is responsible solely to the House of Commons; the Prime Minister stays in office only as long as he or she retains the support of the lower house. The Senate does not exercise any such control. Although legislation can normally be introduced in either house, the majority of government bills originate in the House of Commons. Moreover, under the constitution, money bills must always originate in the lower house.
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