You're correct. Your caucus did vote as one. Also, the NDP and the Bloc voted nay in that instance. I'm sure throughout this process we're going to hear a lot of people bringing up name changes, and I think it's very important to be able to allow.... From what I understand, the member was not aware that, just previous to her decision on whether to call for a recorded vote or a voice call, this agreement had been made. She was not informed.
Is it just politics, then, or is it important to be able to accomplish the goal of having constituents able to identify themselves as being included in their riding? I think that should be the end goal. Right now we're also using parliamentary resources and parliamentary time to discuss this very important issue, and I'm sure others will come forward. I just don't quite understand why that wasn't allowed for.