The opposition said it filed the motion because the Government’s actions are threatening democracy.
The plenary meeting is presided by Chamber Speaker Roberta Anastase, of the ruling Democratic Liberal Party. Prime Minister Emil Boc and Cabinet members are also attending.
The meeting is attended by 262 lawmakers. For the motion to be carried and topple Boc’s Cabinet, the opposition needs the votes of 234 MPs. However, the opposition only has 215 lawmakers and would need the votes of at least 19 MPs from parties in the ruling coalition to overthrow the Government.
If the motion is rejected, the election bill for which the Government sought a confidence vote last week will be adopted. The opposition has said it will challenge the bill at the Constitutional Court if it passes.