Turkish Press -- Motion Rejected As Absolute Majority Is Not Reached

Anadolu Agency: 3/1/2003

ANKARA - The prime ministry motion on sending soldiers abroad and deployment of foreign soldiers in Turkey was rejected as ''absolute majority'' was not reached in voting on Saturday.

Article 96 of the Constitution titled ''Quorums Required for Sessions and Decisions'' says that ''Unless otherwise stipulated in the Constitution, the Turkish Grand National Assembly shall convene with at least, one-third of the total number of members and shall take decisions by an absolute majority of those present.''

Complete quote from Turkish Press 2050 local time.