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Do Abstains Go to the Victor?


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A vote was taken to accept a new organization into the League. The vote was 6-for; 4-against and 2 abstains. The President indicated that abstains go to the victor. Is this true?

Abstentions are not votes, and as such generally do not count. There are a few exceptions where an abstention has the same effect as a "no" vote, but that doesn't seem to apply here from what you've offered so far.

The vote was 6 to 4, and the motion to accept the new organization passed, assuming only a majority vote was required. The 2 abstentions should be ignored. They do not now make the vote 8 to 4. What the President said has no basis in Robert's Rules or common parliamentary law.

See also FAQ #6 on this site.

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