The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine got down to consideration of the draft Tax Code in the second reading and prolonged its today’s work till 22.00 pm.

According to an UNIAN correspondent, 227 out of 422 lawmakers registered in the session hall voted for this decision.

According to the made decision, a break in the session of the Verkhovna Rada will take place from 14.00 pm till 16.00 pm.

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At the same time the parliament refused to give permission to turn on a direct broadcast of the session to the Square in front of the Verkhovna Rada where the rally against adoption of the new Tax Code is taking place.

141 out of 416 lawmakers registered in the session hall voted for this decision.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine got down to consideration of the amendments to the draft Tax Code.