Molotov

Esteemed members of the Chamber, there has been much talk in recent days of the nature of our democratic system that we employ here in Brazil. You need only speak to one of our fair Leftist colleagues to hear at length about the injustices inherent within our governance that they wish to correct.

Sadly, we cannot make as radical changes as they might wish without endangering the society we so cherish. But we can make some changes to correct our more egregious injustices, and that is why I am here now.

There has been much made of the subject of Women's Suffrage in the recent months, both on initiative by numerous organizations within our nation and in the historical precedents set by the rest of the world. It behooves us to act, to expand our democracy to include that portion of our population which has been neglected so far, to heed the concerns of such prestiged individuals who have taken up their cause. As such, I am pleased to present this proposed Amendment to the Constitution to the Chamber.

Whereas the cause of Women's Suffrage has garnered an increasing amount of public support from all segments of Brazilian society,

Whereas Women's Suffrage has become an increasingly embraced idea by the democratic world since the end of the First World War, including in Britain and the United States,

Whereas the law of Rio Grande do Note has allowed women to vote since 1926,

• Section One. The Constitution will be amended to include a new clause in the relevant section. "Women are to be granted the right to vote in equal status and condition with men across the entirety of Brazil."
• Section Two. The Brazilian federal government will begin efforts to enroll as much of the female population as possible in preparation for the upcoming elections
• Section Three. This amendment will take effect immediately upon passage.

The PL gives its full backing to this bill

As one of the loudly spoken leftist colleagues, we are glad that the PUF is working with us to bring an end to such injustices, and will pledge to support this amendment with all of our votes. Our wives and mothers and daughters are not slaves, they are family, and should be welcomed into Brasil's political family.

The BLOC also pledges its support to this measure. In light of our fight to enfranchise the working peoples of Brazil, the *legal* enfranchisement of such a significant portion of society is no small feat.

An excellent proposal by the party of His Excellency the President, created due to the pressures of the people's will (and Governor Vargas' initiative). A good idea.

We would very much like to see an amendment specifying that all offices and positions within the government and state shall be open to women as well as men, provided they have the merits and skills necessary for them.

This is shamefully long overdue, but we can alleviate some of our dignity by immediately calling for a vote and passing it.

Luc wrote: ↑12:03:31 Saturday, 04 November, 2017

Sebastião do Rego Barros, President of the Chamber of Deputies

This is an extremely important matter, that deserves more attention that it is currently getting. I urge the delegates of the Chamber to more seriously debate this proposal, given that it calls for a change in the constitution.

We support the bill as is, and would encourage a move to voting.

Naturally. The Communist Party of Brazil (4), although we would like to see an amendment to this proposal, vote yes.

However symbolic it may be, the BLOC (2) shall abstain from this vote unless this body can come to an agreement for an amendment to also enshrine in lawthe eligibility of women to hold office- as important as we find universal suffrage, we fear that in regards to promoting the equality of the fairer sex this can only end as a self-serving half measure if we do not also guarantee women the capacity to elect representatives who have known, as women, the struggles that they face.

We are open to the concerns of the Left, and after having considered it we are prepared to amend this bill to open up full political rights to women, following the example of Rio Grande Del Norte. We ask if this would be acceptable to the Liberal Democratic Party, or if they would be opposed to such a change

The National Liberal Alliance (70) will vote in favour.

The Social Democratic Party (27) will vote In Favour.

Partido Liberal Democrata (91) - Yes.