>He had the confidence of the House No he didn't. He introduced a confidence motion and the three opposing parties, representing a clear majority of MPs, annou

>He had the confidence of the House No he didn't. He introduced a confidence motion and the three opposing parties, representing a clear majority of MPs, announced that they would vote against the motion and ask the GG for a chance to form a coalition government. Harper responded by asking for a prorogue - an unprecedented manoeuvre to avoid facing a vote of non-confidence.