There was a rare display of unity in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as MPs of all political stripes gave unanimous support to a private member’s bill to help strengthen laws around intimate partner violence.

Bill C-225, otherwise known as Bailey’s Law , passed second reading.

The bill is in memory of Bailey McCourt, a slain Kelowna , B.C., mother.

“To see every single member stand up and vote yes, it was unbelievable,” said an emotional Debbie Henderson, Bailey’s aunt and family spokesperson.

“They’re honouring Bailey. They’re honouring Bailey’s memory.”

McCourt, 32, was beaten to death in a parking lot in July.

Her estranged husband, James Plover, is charged with first degree murder.

Despite their grief, the family has been tirelessly pushing for judicial change.

“Being he

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