Parliament of Jamaica

As Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy modelled after the Westminster system, most of the government's ability to make and pass laws is dependent on the Prime Minister's ability to command the confidence of the members of the House of Representatives. Though both Houses of Parliament hold political significance, the House of Representatives, of which the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition are both required to be members, holds a more powerful and prestigious role since it is the main source of legislation. ==Parliament building==

The Parliament meets at Gordon House at 81 Duke Street, Kingston. It was built in 1960 and named in memory of Jamaican patriot George William Gordon. Construction on a new parliament building directly north of Gordon House was expected to start in early 2021. However, the start of construction was delayed. , the project was still in the procurement phase. ==House of Representatives==

The House of Representatives is the Lower House. It is the group of elected members of parliament. Members ==Senate==

The Senate is the Upper House. The current members are: Jamaica Labour Party: • The Hon. Thomas George Lewis Tavares-Finson, JP, President • The Hon. Aubyn Rochester Hill • The Hon. Kamina Elizabeth Johnson Smith, Leader of Government Business • The Hon. Matthew Peter Samuda • Dr. The Hon. Dana Morris Dixon • Abka Fitz-Henley • Ransford Braham • Kavan Anthony Gayle • Dr. Sapphire Inderea Longmore • Sherene Samantha Golding Campbell • Charles Anthony Sinclair • Donald George Wehby • Delroy Hugh Williams '''People's National Party:''' • Peter Bancroft Bunting, Leader of Opposition Business • Donna Scott Mottley • Floyd Emerson Morris • Damion O. Crawford • Gabriela Morris • Sophia Lilleth Fraser-Binns • Lambert Alexander Brown, CD • Janice Allen In order to effect changes to the Constitution of Jamaica a two-thirds majority in both Houses is required. Therefore, changes to the Jamaican constitution will require consensus among Government and Opposition Senators. ==Last election==