Guest Brendan Walsh Posted September 20, 2016 at 10:03 PM Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 at 10:03 PM On a 7 member committee with a simple majority needed, if 3 members support a motion, 2 do not and 2 are "present", are the "presents" votes or are they the same as abstentions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted September 20, 2016 at 10:12 PM Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 at 10:12 PM If someone is present and not voting, that's an abstention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transpower Posted September 20, 2016 at 10:25 PM Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 at 10:25 PM If someone answers "present", then he is abstaining; see RONR (11th ed.), p. 421, ll. 6-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deb Gesualdo Posted September 21, 2016 at 01:23 AM Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 at 01:23 AM In the instance described by the original poster (3 yes, 2 no, 2 present) would the motion carry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted September 21, 2016 at 01:34 AM Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 at 01:34 AM 10 minutes ago, Guest Deb Gesualdo said: In the instance described by the original poster (3 yes, 2 no, 2 present) would the motion carry? Assuming it requires a majority, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deb Gesualdo Posted September 21, 2016 at 01:50 AM Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 at 01:50 AM 12 minutes ago, Godelfan said: Assuming it requires a majority, yes. Thanks for your help. The original poster and I are inquiring about the same situation. A simple majority is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted September 21, 2016 at 02:09 AM Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 at 02:09 AM Also see FAQ #6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted September 21, 2016 at 04:33 AM Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 at 04:33 AM 3 hours ago, Guest Deb Gesualdo said: In the instance described by the original poster (3 yes, 2 no, 2 present) would the motion carry? Yes. Three is greater than two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deb Gesualdo Posted September 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM Thank you--you've all been very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted September 21, 2016 at 02:13 PM Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 at 02:13 PM Why is a committee voting by roll call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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