Council's plenary start time 11 a.m. rule approved

Oct 2

Timchenko proposes writing an 11 a.m. plenary start into the Rules. The Council votes; Matviyenko notes votes against, explains coordination with the Duma's noon start and urgent committee work, and says timing can be changed when necessary. She announces adoption as a whole. Opposition is preserved rather than describing a unanimous vote.

The Council approves Timchenko's Rules amendment establishing an 11 a.m. start for scheduled plenary sittings. Matviyenko acknowledges votes against and explains Duma coordination and flexibility for exceptional timing.