New Jordanian cabinet wins parliamentary vote of confidence

Published December 23rd, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

In Jordan, the parliament backed the new 22-member cabinet of Prime Minister Faisal al-Fayez with an overwhelming vote 

of confidence on Tuesday. 

 

The 85-22 vote in the 110-member Chamber of Deputies 

officially was constitutionally required for the new Cabinet, which was sworn in October 25.  

 

Three lawmakers abstained. (Albawaba.com)