There is no Catholic consensus, not even a Christian one: after a long debate the framers of the Eurozone decided not to mention the Christian roots of Europe, not even to acknowledge its historical influence.

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An amendment which would halt the Police(NI) Bill's second reading was defeated by a majority of 200 after a day long debate in the House of Commons.

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Councillors disagreed and, after a long and heated debate, Mr Hygate was "neutrally suspended" on full pay.

BBC: Cornwall

After the vice presidential debate, a long discussion ensued whether Biden helped or hurt Obama with his facial expressions, tics and interruptions.

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The Security Council today called for more rapid and pointed efforts to build peace in the period immediately after strife-torn countries emerged from armed conflict, following a day-long open debate in which more than 40 speakers delivered statements.

UN: Security Council

After the last death of a former prime minister, Sir Edward Heath in 2005, the Commons staged an hour-long debate to pay tribute.

BBC: Manchester