[SENATE] Recognition of Hejaz and Nejd Act

[Smyg]

Simple enough. Let's make our mark internationally. Discuss!

Recognition of Hejaz and Nejd Act

Whereas a 1910 estimate showed the existence of 100,000 African Mohammendan in Brazil, in addition to which there have been extensive amounts of Syrian and Lebanese immigrants to Brazil since the beginning of the 20th century, of which some are practicing Mohammedans,

Whereas many of these Mohammedans view it as part of their required custom to visit the Arabic city of Mecca and there carry out an Islamic pilgrimage, and Brazil currently does not entertain the diplomatic relations necessary for the entry of its citizens to said region for religious purposes, namely relations with the "Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd",

Whereas the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd, which has promised to protect sacred Mohammedan sites and to improve conditions for pilgrims, was for the first time ever recognised diplomatically by a foreign government on 16 February 1926 by the Soviet Union, rapidly followed by the French Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and - with the 1927 Treaty of Jeddah - the United Kingdom,

• Section 1. The Republic of the United States of Brazil shall issue a telegram of full diplomatic recognition to the Government of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd.

• Section 2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the United States of Brazil shall be called upon to establish contact with the Government of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd for the purpose of discussing consular services.

• Section 3. This bill shall go into effect thirty-one (31) days after passage.

[Red John]

We are in fullest support of this bill.

[Flamelord]

I see no reason for this bill to not be supported, in all honesty. The Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd is quickly gaining world recognition, and there does not appear to be any serious issue that should prevent us from recognizing them.

[Smyg]

Given the full support of the two most dominating parties, perhaps further discussion can be fit into the voting stage.

I ask that this bill be moved to voting.

[Luc]

Sebastião do Rego Barros, President of the Chamber of Deputies

Since this is a somewhat one-sided matter, we will now entertain an official vote on this bill.

[Luc]

The Democratic Party (42) votes IN FAVOUR of this bill.

The Socialist Revolutionary Party (3) votes IN FAVOUR of this bill.

[Smyg]

The Communist Party of Brazil (4) naturally votes IN FAVOUR as well.

[acecipher]

The Social Democratic Party of Brazil (27) votes IN FAVOUR of this bill.

[Flamelord]

The Federal Union Party (93) votes Yes on this bill.

[Snacks]

The Workers and Peasants Block (2) votes In Favor.

[Red John]

The Liberal Democratic Party (91) will vote yes.

[Luc]

Sebastião do Rego Barros, President of the Chamber of Deputies

Due to a clear majority, this bill passes, and is now sent to the Federal Senate for voting.

[Luc]

Fernando de Melo Viana, President of the Federal Senate

If there is no more discussion to be made on this bill, id like to formally entertain a motion to vote on this bill.

[Flamelord]

The Federal Union Party (21) votes Yes on this bill

[LordMoose]

as the PL will take no stance on matters outside our nation we will allow our members to vote without party support as they whish