31. The dispute over procedural rules overshadowed Democratic struggles to overcome lingering discontent among black and Hispanic Democrats. 32. After a special procedural rule was applied, the measure was passed by a 173 115 vote. 33. Arthur Peel responded that under procedural rules any amendment was permitted as long as Parliament permitted it. 34. The Charter's minimal language has since been supplemented by other procedural rules and accepted practices. 35. The Act re-enacted some existing procedural rules in prosecutions for treason and misprision of treason. 36. But in fact 23 Democrats deserted their party in voting to adopt the procedural rule that barred amendments. 37. The law toughened the procedural rules for investors and gave executives legal immunity for making questionable financial projections. 38. These new criminal procedural rules bear resemblance to common law systems, including that operating in Hong Kong. 39. Officials said most citizens who were asked to come forward had violated procedural rules when completing petition forms. 40. That is, the village trustee meeting was held in a foreign country, following Vermont procedural rules .
