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4-3 Sessions: Deputies Resume Automatic Motion Voting Amid Doubts and Errors; 195 Votes Cast in Double Shift | La Nación
🇨🇷 Costa Rica /Elections & Politics

4-3 Sessions: Deputies Resume Automatic Motion Voting Amid Doubts and Errors; 195 Votes Cast in Double Shift | La Nación (CR) | es

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • Costa Rican deputies resumed automatic voting on motions, encountering initial confusion and errors.
  • The session saw 195 votes cast over two shifts, with 62 motions approved in the morning and 133 in the afternoon.
  • Despite tense exchanges early on, the voting process became more efficient in the afternoon, averaging one vote every two minutes.

Costa Rican deputies returned to an automatic voting system for motions, a process that began with notable confusion and procedural errors. The legislative session on Wednesday saw a total of 195 votes cast across two distinct periods, highlighting both the challenges and eventual efficiency of the rediscovered mechanism.

During the morning session, lawmakers managed to vote on 62 motions, but the proceedings were marked by several tense exchanges. This initial phase indicated lingering doubts and difficulties in navigating the automated system. However, the afternoon shift saw a significant improvement in the process.

By the end of the day, the legislative machinery had "oiled itself," enabling the approval of an additional 133 votes. This surge in productivity meant that, on average, a motion was processed every two minutes, demonstrating a marked increase in efficiency compared to the earlier part of the day.

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