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Parliament Hill report previews vote avoiding defeat and election
Speculation swirls as Parliament enters an eight day debate over the Speech from the Throne. Opposition motions to defeat the government fail as Liberals NDP and Social Credit shift positions and the government survives with 136 to 108 votes. The Twenty-fifth Parliament sees shifts in party strength and regional power.
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House of Commons
Liberals
N.C.P
C.C.F
Social Credit
Ontario
Western Canada
Quebec
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N.D.P
Social Creditors
John G. Diefenbaker