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Unclear Wording on Motions from the floor


MGaal

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The constitution states "a motion may be received on the floor of the convention but to be received must receive ratification of a two-thirds majority vote of voting members at the meeting"

Does this mean there needs to be a 2/3 majority vote to start debate (by being received) or just a 2/3 majority vote to pass the motion? 

Thanks in advance!

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On 11/16/2021 at 10:54 AM, Tom Coronite said:

Who knows? Your rule is your rule, and it's certainly not what RONR prescribes for a motion to be debated.

Having said that, one might argue a "2/3 majority vote" being required just to debate a motion (when RONR only requires a second) would be incredibly stringent.

Well, I suppose the convention's rules otherwise require submission of original main motions to a Resolutions Committee prior to being introduced.

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