After the Finance Bill 2023 was tabled, fierce debate erupted on the floor of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

With the contentious housing levy dominating the house floor, Members of Parliament from Kenya Kwanza backed President William Ruto's administration's bill. At the same time, their Azimio counterparts questioned the government's purpose.

After voting, 176 parliamentarians voted to have the Bill read a second time, while 81 of the House's 257 members rejected the measure. Here is how some of your favourite mps voted

Richard Yegon of Bomet East voted yes, Charles Onchoke of Bonchari voted no, Raphael Wanjala of Budalangi voted no, Patrick Kibagendi of Borabu voted no, Jack Wamboka of Bumula voted no, Komingoi Kibet Kirui of Bureti voted yes, and Korir Adams Kipsanai of Keiyo North voted yes.

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Kipkoech Gideon Kimaiyo (Keiyo South), Beatrice Kemei (Kericho), John Njuguna Wanjiku (Kiambaa), and John Waithaka Machua (Kiambu) all voted yes.

 Hon. Millie Odhiambo - SUSPENDED, Hon. Caroli Omondi - YES, Hon. Samuel Kinuthia – YES, Hon. Junet Mohamed - NO, Hon. Peter Masara - NO. Hon. Amina Dika Abdullahi - YES, Daniel Nanok - YES, David Ouma Ochieng - YES . Hon. Opiyo Wandayi – NO . Hon. Kivai Kagesi - YES. Hon. Beatrice Adagala - YES  Hon. Hamis Chome Abdi - ABSENT  Hon. Adow Mohamed Aden - YES. Hon. Martin Pepela - YES Hon. Daniel Wanyama - YES. Hon. Stephen Mogaka - YES. 

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro - YES,Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah - YES,Hon. Julius Sunkuli - NO,Hon. Didmus Barasa - YES,Hon. Ruth Odinga - NO,Hon. David Mwalika - NO

The Bill has now been referred to a committee of the whole House, where members can propose amendments.