pwilson Posted December 5, 2017 at 01:45 PM Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 at 01:45 PM When a member demands division of a motion containing a series of independent resolutions on different subjects, may the member also demand that the resolutions be considered in a specific order? If a member calls “for a separate vote on Resolution No. 3” ([11th ed.], p. 275, ll. 4–5), for example, may the member also demand that Resolution No. 3 be considered and voted on before the rest of the series? Is there a default order for consideration of such divided resolutions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted December 5, 2017 at 02:03 PM Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 at 02:03 PM 8 minutes ago, pwilson said: When a member demands division of a motion containing a series of independent resolutions on different subjects, may the member also demand that the resolutions be considered in a specific order? If a member calls “for a separate vote on Resolution No. 3” ([11th ed.], p. 275, ll. 4–5), for example, may the member also demand that Resolution No. 3 be considered and voted on before the rest of the series? Is there a default order for consideration of such divided resolutions? No, the member cannot demand that Resolution No. 3 be considered and voted on before the rest. The rule is just the opposite (RONR, p. 275, ll. 12-14; p. 619, ll. 17-22). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted December 5, 2017 at 04:42 PM Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 at 04:42 PM 2 hours ago, pwilson said: When a member demands division of a motion containing a series of independent resolutions on different subjects, may the member also demand that the resolutions be considered in a specific order? If a member calls “for a separate vote on Resolution No. 3” ([11th ed.], p. 275, ll. 4–5), for example, may the member also demand that Resolution No. 3 be considered and voted on before the rest of the series? Is there a default order for consideration of such divided resolutions? No, he cannot demand it, but he can move (or ask unanimous consent) that it be considered out of its proper order, requiring at least a 2/3 vote, or can move to lay the original motion on the table (majority vote required) in order to reach the separated motion, then take the original motion from the table. I would expect the members to consider just what Resolution No. 3 says, and how it might affect the adoption of remaining questions, when deciding whether to agree or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwilson Posted December 5, 2017 at 10:31 PM Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 at 10:31 PM 8 hours ago, Daniel H. Honemann said: No, the member cannot demand that Resolution No. 3 be considered and voted on before the rest. The rule is just the opposite (RONR, p. 275, ll. 12-14; p. 619, ll. 17-22). I had missed these passages, which neatly settle the issue. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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