cross the floor — ► cross the floor Brit . join the opposing side in Parliament. Main Entry: ↑cross … English terms dictionary
cross the floor — phrasal Britain : to vote with the opposing party on a legislative measure proposed by one s own party * * * cross the floor (of a member of parliament, etc) to change one s allegiance from one party to another • • • Main Entry: ↑floor * * * I… … Useful english dictionary
cross the floor — verb a) To vote against one’s own political party in parliament. Two weeks ago, Mr Davies intimated to Mr Brown that he was ready to cross the floor. b) Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one’s political party and jo … Wiktionary
cross the floor — Brit. join the opposing side in Parliament. → cross … English new terms dictionary
cross the aisle — verb a) To vote, unite, or otherwise co operate with members of another political party in order to achieve governmental or political action. Its voters who seem to want Republicans and Democrats in the next Congress to cross the aisle and try… … Wiktionary
Crossing the floor — In politics, crossing the floor has two meanings referring to a change of allegiance in a Westminster system parliament. The term originates from the British House of Commons, which is configured with the Government and Opposition facing each… … Wikipedia
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List of Canadian politicians who have crossed the floor — This is a list of Canadian politicians who have crossed the floor, in that they have changed party affiliation. These are Members of Parliament (MPs) unless otherwise noted.* MPPs are Members of Provincial Parliament of Ontario * MNAs are Members … Wikipedia
List of British Members of Parliament who crossed the floor — Members of the British House of Commons sometimes cross the floor and abandon a previous party membership to take up a new one. The following list details the dates, Members involved, previous and new party affiliations, and an explanation for… … Wikipedia
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