Members call for a vote

[Guest DMS]

If the President of a union won't allow a vote on a issue how can the members call for a vote?

[Robert B Fish]

Unless your bylaws give him that power, he cannot block a vote on a valid motion. You can move to suspend the rules (2/3 vote required) and have someone else preside at the meeting if he continues acting like that.

If he rules the motion is out of order, he must state the reeason for that ruling. You can appeal his ruling if you disagree. A majority vote is required to overturn the chair's ruling.

-Bob

[Guest DMS]

Unless your bylaws give him that power, he cannot block a vote on a valid motion. You can move to suspend the rules (2/3 vote required) and have someone else preside at the meeting if he continues acting like that.

If he rules the motion is out of order, he must state the reeason for that ruling. You can appeal his ruling if you disagree. A majority vote is required to overturn the chair's ruling.

-Bob

[Guest DMS]

thank you... I just want to be sure it is permissible to ask for a vote to be held on a vote of the major issue? Is it 2/3 in attendance or 2/3 of membership?

[Chris Harrison]

thank you... I just want to be sure it is permissible to ask for a vote to be held on a vote of the major issue? Is it 2/3 in attendance or 2/3 of membership?

Neither. It is 2/3 of the members who are present and voted on the motion.