I figured out that last question for myself, I was referring to suspending the rules during the debate of the initiation process, but I answered that question upon further review of RONR.
Also to clarify about the voting, they're 20 For, 15 Against, the motion, so we did have a majority of people vote for the motion, but since I was under the impression it needed 2/3 vote the motion failed with no one objecting.
Thank you all for the responses very much appreciated!