Vote of no confidence in the government of Jordan Micheals, 2019
A vote of no confidence in the Iustian Government of Jordan Micheals occurred on July 18, 2019. The vote was brought on by Democracy MP Ethan Obsidian, and was lost by the Democracy Party's Collation government by three votes (three votes to zero) at 8:58 pm est, on the 18th of June 2019, which forced Jordan Micheals into resignation, and led to the appointment of Ethan Obsidian as Prime Minister.
Background
After the formation of the Faire Party in December 2018, the Democracy Party, and Iustus now formed a Collation Government. During May 2019, concerns started to be raised by those both inside and outside of the Government over the competency of the Prime Minister, Jordan Micheals, after information about Jordans extensive drug use was released.
Vote
The government lost by three votes. With the majority of MP's being intentionally absent from the vote.
Jordan Micheals (Prime Minister)
Jordan Micheals was away, and unable to take part in any procedures.
Lord Nicolas (Leader of Iustus Now)
Lord Nicolas despite being a partner in the governing collation, and Minister of Justice, voted for the Motion of No Confidence, and actively aided in triggering the vote.
Ethan Obsidian
Ethan Obsidian who raised the motion, stated that he brought the motion with "great regret" and that he believed that Jordan Micheals had lost his "moral mandate" to continue governing.
Vote of no confidence in the government of Jordan Micheals Motion proposed by Ethan Obsidian (DP) Majority: 3/8 | ||
Vote | Parties | Votes |
Support | Democracy Party (1), Conservative Party (1), Iustus Now (1) | 3 / 8
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Vacant | Democracy Party (2), Iustus Now (1), Faire Party (1), IEP (1), | 5 / 8
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