Prime Minister delivers remarks ahead of confidence vote

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan delivered his cabinet’s response to parliamentary discussions on Wednesday, prior to a vote of confidence in which he secured 82 votes for, 53 against, and two abstensions.

In his remarks, Hassan emphasized, “We will not promise deputies or citizens anything the government cannot deliver.” He added that the government will present a detailed program within four weeks to implement the pledges outlined in the speech to Parliament.

Hassan also expressed the government’s readiness to engage in discussions about the economic proposals raised by lawmakers during their deliberations.

On Wednesday, the 20th Parliament continued its debate over Hassan's ministerial statement during two sessions held under the dome, with the government’s ministerial team in attendance.

This marked the third consecutive day of discussions, where MPs shared varied reactions—some criticizing the statement’s content, others praising it.

Over the past two days, 85 MPs, including representatives from three parliamentary blocs, participated in the discussions. Many focused on Jordan's regional efforts to support Gaza, while others called for improvements to infrastructure and services in their constituencies.

How many votes for confidence?

To secure confidence, the government must win an absolute majority of MPs' votes—70 out of the 130 members—as stipulated by Article 53 of the Constitution.

According to Parliament's internal regulations, MPs can cast their votes with one of three responses: "confidence," "no confidence," or "abstain."

Voting is conducted by roll call, as outlined in Article 47/A of the House's internal rules, which mandates a loud, individual declaration of votes for matters concerning the Constitution or a confidence motion.