The democratic consent motion required cross-community support to be approved.

The Windsor Framework was described by Emma Little-Pengelly as resolving the practical trade issues caused by Brexit.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland described the vote as a democratic safeguard allowing local representatives to influence future trading arrangements.

Philip McGuigan argued that the Northern Ireland Protocol worsened the political division and trust in Northern Ireland.

The motion to continue Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trade arrangements passed after a six-hour debate with a majority of 12 votes.