Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wins 48 votes to Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's 35. (Photo: theaustralian.com.au)

The 9 ministers include the Citizenship Minister, the Health Minister, the Trade Minister, the Human Services Minister, the Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, and the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister. The resignation offers haven’t yet been accepted by Prime Minister Turnbull.

The current political crisis shows no sign of ending. Mr. Turnbull will face a second vote of confidence this Friday.