this post was to be elected by one member one vote in the same way as the leader, with nominations open to all members of the party who must be "supported by 200 members in aggregate in no fewer than 20 local parties". the amendment did not set a specific date by which the deputy leadership election would have been held, if passed. after nearly an hour of debate, the amendment was referred back to the governance review for further consideration by a vote of 218–167.