<p>The Rajya Sabha passed the Orissa (the Alteration of Name) Bill and adopted the Constitution (113th) Amendment Bill after a brief debate with members from all parties hailing the move.<br /><br />Supported by all parties, including state ruling party Biju Janta Dal, the Constitution Amendment Bill was adopted by all 169 members present and voting.<br /><br />Such a bill requires support of at least two-third of members present and voting. Besides, the majority of the strength of the House should be present for voting. The Upper House has a strength of 245 members.<br /><br />Lok Sabha has already adopted these measures after the Centre received the resolution passed by the state Assembly.</p>
<p>The Rajya Sabha passed the Orissa (the Alteration of Name) Bill and adopted the Constitution (113th) Amendment Bill after a brief debate with members from all parties hailing the move.<br /><br />Supported by all parties, including state ruling party Biju Janta Dal, the Constitution Amendment Bill was adopted by all 169 members present and voting.<br /><br />Such a bill requires support of at least two-third of members present and voting. Besides, the majority of the strength of the House should be present for voting. The Upper House has a strength of 245 members.<br /><br />Lok Sabha has already adopted these measures after the Centre received the resolution passed by the state Assembly.</p>
