<p>OTTAWA — The Liberals downplayed a vote on the throne speech they narrowly lost Monday evening to all the opposition parties which urges the government to present an economic update or a budget before the House of Commons rises for the summer on June 20.</p>

'We knew the outcome of what that vote was going to be,' chief government whip Mark Gerretsen told reporters on Tuesday.{ai:summary}<p>The Liberal government faced a setback as they lost a vote on the throne speech, with all opposition parties uniting to call for an economic update or budget before the House of Commons adjourns on June 20. The government has sought to minimize the significance of this defeat. #politics</p>

Liberals downplay narrowly lost vote demanding spring budget

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