Overview of 318th Session of the Senate

Lack of quorum was pointed out in eight (8) or 47.06% out of 17 sittings during the session while five (5) or 29.41% sittings were adjourned due to lack of quorum. This was despite the fact that on average 61 (61%) Senators marked attendance in the session.
On May 30, when the quorum was pointed out, the count was made but the House was not found in order. The proceedings were, therefore, adjourned. It must be noted that 57 Senators had marked their attendance on May 30. The sitting held on June 2 was also adjourned due to lack of quorum whereas 61 Senators had recorded their presence. Similarly the sitting held on June 9 was adjourned due to lack of quorum where 80 Senators were recorded as present. The fourth sitting which was adjourned due to lack of quorum was held on June 16 where 64 Senators had marked their attendance. On June 20, quorum was pointed out and the house was adjourned due to lack of quorum though 62 Senators were recorded as present.