Curia Session III 195 B.C. / 559 AUC

[Postumus Caesonius Tacitus]

Senator Caesonius Tacitus's proxy is currently just remaining in his seat in stunned silence.

[Gaius Quinctilius Varus]

Quinctilius Varus was utterly shocked by the impunity which Pavo's proxy exhibited. Recognizing that a call to vote was made as the Censor's response was awaited he rose to his feet.

Conscript Fathers,

The business at hand is brought before us by the elected Consul. I know that Senator Lucretius Tricipitinus served dutifully in executing the governorship of Sicily, and his handling of finances is well known, he would surely be an excellent pick for the position. Likewise Senator Silvius Pastor is an honorable Roman, who I know would dutifully fufill the duty of colonization. Having just recently returned from the successful campaign in the region, I know it to be a bountiful land well earned by our veterans to bring ever greater glory to Mother Rome. Therefore I vote

Aye

[Marcus Silvius Pastor]

WHEREAS the Gallic barbarians have betrayed The Senate and People of Rome in the past,

WHEREAS Roman soldiers have performed heroic tasks in the recent campaign against the Boii and have earned a right to settle new lands,

And WHEREAS Rome requires rapid transportation to defend her allies and colonies,

The Senate of Rome enacts as follows:

1. Consul Decius Bellicus shall be tasked with concluding the pacification of the Boii and the Insubres for the Consular year 559 AUC. A separate supply motion for funding the legions in the year shall follow.

2. Hostus Lucretius Tricipitinus shall oversee the construction of a new highway to the Po Valley of a total distance, in feet, circa 876,000, which would originate an expenditure of 6,132,000 Denarii. Hostus shall receive funding for a year of operations, at 1,022,000 d to carry out his task.

3. Marcus Silvius Pastor shall oversee the establishment of two coloniae of 1,500 veterans each, and shall receive authorization for funding of 945,000 d to carry out this task.

I am both humbled and honored by the confidence shown in my by the Consul and the words spoken by Senator C. Quinctilius Varus on my behalf. I look forward to working closely with Consul M. Decius Bellicus and Senator Hostus Lucretius Tricipitinus for the continued glory and honor of Rome, by doing my part in organizing the settlement of proud Roman veterans in both Bononia and Mutina.

Aye.

[Proculus Lucius Regulus]

Lucius Regulus's proxy glared daggers at F. Pavo's proxy. The insolence, in his mind, was unforgivable, let alone the breach of decorum.

"If part of the highway project contains first a survey conducted by L. Tricipitinus, I support the legislation. Aye."

[TerranSteel]

Nay.

[Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo Hispanicus]

Because this vote was called without discourse or nomination of the mentioned individuals, I vote nay.

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

Decius Bellicus rises

“Censor, perhaps a reminder that all are required to be afforded the right to speak before a vote can be had is in order.”

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

Decius Bellicus rises

“Censor, perhaps a reminder that all are required to be afforded the right to speak before a vote can be had is in order.”

This is an extension of the debate from yesterday, many have already spoken. The vote is underway.

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

Consul Cotta,

That is not how the government works, you should know this. It is an ill omen that you would seek to spit on the legacy of the Republic in this way. Clearly enough debate has not been had when there are debates happening during the vote you called on your own mere moments after submitting your motion.

Enough is enough, Aurelius Cotta.

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

Consul Cotta,

That is not how the government works, you should know this. It is an ill omen that you would seek to spit on the legacy of the Republic in this way. Clearly enough debate has not been had when there are debates happening during the vote you called on your own mere moments after submitting your motion.

Enough is enough, Aurelius Cotta.

The vote is underway, cast aye or nay.