Session LVII 14 February 2758

This is a report of a session of the Nova Roma Senate of a.d. XII Kal. Mar. ‡, Fr. Apulo C. Laenate cos. ‡ MMDCCLVIII a.u.c..

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Senate action for 18 February 2758 as posted in the “old Tabularium” Tiberius Galerius Paulinus, Censor 10 August 2761 A.V.C.

Senate Voting Results published on 18 February 2758

The Senate Agenda was published the 31st of January, valid from the 1st of February and the vote did close the 13th. Official results were published on the Senate list the 14th of febraury with a formal request to the Tribunes to delay publication to allow the Patres to control the correctness of the results. Final request/permission to publish the results was given the 18th of February 2758.

Tribunus Plebis Domitius Constantinus Fuscus Omnibus SPD

This session of the Senate is closed and the votes have been tallied as follows:

AGENDA:

ITEM 1: Senate review and Comment on the Consul's Tax edict for 2758 a.u.c. (this item will not require a vote).

A discussion involving some minor adjustements was held on this item, no vote was requested.

ITEM 2: Senate Review and Comment on a draft of the Lex Popillia Senatoria (this item will not require a vote).

A discussion involving some minor adjustements was held on this item, no vote was requested. ITEM 3: Exemption from the Lex Equitia de Tirocinio Civium for Gaia Gladia Oceana.

The Senate hereby resolves to accept the petition of Censor Caeso Fabius and waive the probationary period and examination of the Lex Equitia de Tirocinio Civium for citizen Gaia Gladia Oceana.

Item was passed as follows:

Senator

Item 3

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

VR 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Alexander Iulius Caesar Probus Macedonicus

AB 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

AN 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

VR 

Caeso Fabius Quintilianus

VR 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

VR 

Decimus Iunius Silanus

VR 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

AB 

Emilia Curia Finnica

VR 

Gaia Fabia Livia

VR 

Gaius Marius Merullus

NV 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

VR 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

VR 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

AB 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

VR 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

VR 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

AN 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio VR Marcus Arminius Maior

VR 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

AB 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

VR 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

VR 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

AN 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

VR 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

AB 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

17 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

3 

AB = ABSTINEO

5 

NV = NOT VOTING 5 Results

PASS

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato: I will go along on this one, but I believe that we should have a discussion about the frequency of exemptions, and take a hard look at the necessity of each case.

Decimus Iunius Silanus: I am uncomfortable granting exemptions of this kind based on 'who' someone knows. Certain conditions would certainly warrant an exemption, this is not one of them.

Franciscus Apulus Caesar: I give my approvation because the name of Pontifex Gaius Modius Athanasius is an assurance for me. But I hope these exemptions wouldn't be considered in the future.

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus: Uti Rogas with the understanding that this is an exceptional and rare circumstance.

Gnaeus Salvius Astur: Since I believe that this procedure is not necessary, I do not see any reason to deny an exemption from it.

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur: I agree with others who have said it's an unnecessary requirement in any case.

ITEM 4: International Literary Contest (requires a vote of the Senate)

The Senate hereby resolves and gives permission to Plebian Aedile Manius Constantinus Serapio to organize an international literary contest in Nova Roma's name to include both Nova Roma cives and non-cives Item was passed as follows:

Senator

Item 4

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

VR 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Alexander Iulius Caesar Probus Macedonicus

VR 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

VR 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

VR 

Caeso Fabius Quintilianus

VR 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

VR 

Decimus Iunius Silanus

VR 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

VR 

Emilia Curia Finnica

VR 

Gaia Fabia Livia

VR 

Gaius Marius Merullus

NV 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

VR 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

VR 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

VR 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

VR 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

VR 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

VR 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio VR Marcus Arminius Maior

VR 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

VR 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

VR 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

VR 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

VR 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

VR 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

VR 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

25 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

0 

AB = ABSTINEO

0 

NV = NOT VOTING 5 Results

PASS

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Alexander Iulius Caesar Probus Macedonicus: Very good project Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato: I wish this great success

Caeso Fabius Quintilianus: It will be very interesting indeed to see the development of this contest

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus: A worthy effort.

Decimus Iunius Silanus: Sounds like a great project that will raise Nova Roma's profile.

Emilia Curia Finnica: As a plebeian senator I'm very happy to see a capable and active Aedilis Plebis. This contest is a small but important step towards a wider recognition of Nova Roma. Franciscus Apulus Caesar I strongly support this item, the project by Aedile Constantinus Serapio could give credits and promotion to NR outside improving the number of active citizens.

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus: With thanks to Aedile Serapio for his initiative

Gnaeus Salvius Astur: With my best wishes for its success.

Julilla Sempronia Magna: It's hard to imagine a better activity to promote Roman culture, and I commend Manius Constantinus Serapio for taking the initiative Patricia Cassia: Manius Constantius has been a consistent and dedicated Citizen and I look forward to reading the results of this event!

ITEM 5: Recognition of Marco Horatio Piscino

The Senate hereby resolves and recognizes the great contributions of Marco Horatio Piscino in the support and spread of knowledge of the Religio Romana, via the course he has designed and presented through the Academia Thules.

This recognition to be announced on the Nova Roma mailing lists and entered into the Senate's records. Item was passed as follows:

Senator

Item 5

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

VR 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Alexander Iulius Caesar Probus Macedonicus

VR 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

AB 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

VR 

Caeso Fabius Quintilianus

VR 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

AB 

Decimus Iunius Silanus

AB 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

AB 

Emilia Curia Finnica

VR 

Gaia Fabia Livia

AB 

Gaius Marius Merullus

NV 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

VR 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

VR 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

VR 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

VR 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

AN 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

AB 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio VR Marcus Arminius Maior

VR 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

AB 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

VR 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

VR 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

VR 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

AN 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

VR 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

16 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

2 

AB = ABSTINEO

7 

NV = NOT VOTING 5 Results

PASS

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato: I sincerely thank my Senate collegues for their support of this item. Caeso Fabius Quintilianus: I am very happy to see that the Academia Thules have been able to engage this truly dedicated individual and that the course has been met with such interest and satisfaction.

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus: I was going to approve this, but in light of recent information that this person may have resigned his citizenship, I will abstain.

Emilia Curia Finnica: It's great to see the work of Academia Thules being noticed in Nova Roma. Franciscus Apulus Caesar: Congratulations to Illustrus Piscinus and to the Academia Thule

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus: With most sincere thanks for the great gift provided

Gnaeus Salvius Astur: I hope that this will be only the first of many fruitful courses.

Julilla Sempronia Magna: The citizenship status of Marcus Horatius Piscinus is immaterial to me. This was an excellent course -- a well-balanced mix of lecture, reading and exercises. I believe that this course, if repeated, will go far to further understanding and practice of the Religio Romana. Offering appreciation for out- standing effort of any kind, from anyone, should be the rule -- not the exception. Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur: Antiquo on account of this being someone who has resigned his citizenship.

I am EXTREMELY tired of the ongoing debate concerning 'resignations'. This has been a totally absurd waste of time and effort. I guess some people just don't take it seriously,... therefore they ought not be entrusted with positions of authority, and certainly not given a reward of any note. Additionally, the revolving door policy detracts from our Dignitas, Gravitas, Honestas, Pietas, Nobilitas, Patientia et Virtus.

Quintus Fabius Maximus: This person left Nova Roma. why should we reward that?

cura ut valeas, Domitius Constantinus Fuscus, Tribunus Plebis 18 February 2758