What motion can be made after a tie vote.

[Guest Edward O'Neal]

If a tie vote occurs, may a new motion be given to acquire a new vote?

Scenario:  A motion to remove an officer from their position was proposed.  After discussion a vote was taken.  There was an 8-8 tie.  Can a new motion be made to seek a new vote?

[Atul Kapur]

In the same meeting? Only by use of the motion to Reconsider, which must be moved by someone on the prevailing side - in this case, someone who voted against the motion to remove the officer.

[Josh Martin]

7 minutes ago, Guest Edward O'Neal said:

If a tie vote occurs, may a new motion be given to acquire a new vote?

Scenario:  A motion to remove an officer from their position was proposed.  After discussion a vote was taken.  There was an 8-8 tie.  Can a new motion be made to seek a new vote?

Generally, the motion may be made anew at a future meeting.

Since this is regarding removal of an officer, however, see also FAQ #20.

[Gary Novosielski]

On 10/16/2018 at 2:43 PM, Guest Edward O'Neal said:

If a tie vote occurs, may a new motion be given to acquire a new vote?

Scenario:  A motion to remove an officer from their position was proposed.  After discussion a vote was taken.  There was an 8-8 tie.  Can a new motion be made to seek a new vote?

When a tie vote occurs, since this is less than a majority, the motion fails, in the same way as it does when most people vote No.  There is no requirement to take any further action; the motion simply does not pass.  In the case you mention, the officer is not removed.