Original sentence: As a result, the extended session of parliament will only have to deal with C-38.In the late evening, shortly after third reading debate begins on Bill C-48, the Liberals introduce a closure motion supported by all parties but the Conservatives leading to a vote on C-48 which sees it pass by a margin of 152-147.June 23.The House of Commons passes a motion to extend the sitting of parliament indefinately until such time as Bill C-38 (same-sex marriage) and Bill C-48 (Budget companion bill to implement agreement with the NDP) are passed.This is seen as a reaction to the plan by Conservatives to bring down the government over C-48 the following week
Edited sentence: In a shocking move that catches the opposition off-guard, the Liberals move to have a snap vote on Bill C-48, and, with numerous Conservatives absent not expecting a vote, the NDP budget bill, spending $4.6 billion in social spending, is passed by the Commons 152-147.June 23 - In an extremely rare event, the sitting of Parliament is extended in order to pass the NDP budget bill, Bill C-48, and the same-sex marriage bill, Bill C-38