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Line 33: − The next step in dealing with a motion is Discussion or Debate. Once a motion has been made and seconded, the Chairman asks, "is there any discussion?" There almost always is someone who wants to say something about the motion. But if there is no discussion, as in the case of a non-controversial motion, then the Chairman can call for a vote immediately, asking for a show of hands in favor ("Aye") or opposed ("Nay").+ − + + +
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=== Discussion ===
=== Discussion ===
After the motion has been made an seconded, the Chairman must restate it before it can proceed to the next step in dealing with a motion: Discussion or Debate. Once a motion has been made and seconded, the Chairman asks, "is there any discussion?" There almost always is someone who wants to say something about the motion. But if there is no discussion, as in the case of a non-controversial motion, then the Chairman can call for a vote immediately, asking for a show of hands in favor ("Aye") or opposed ("Nay").
The fun begins when there is discussion. Members of the body typically speak in the order in which they lined up to the microphone, or raised their hand. The Chairman can, and often should, place a time limit on comments to prevent some from ranting on and on.
The fun begins when there is discussion. Members of the body typically speak in the order in which they lined up to the microphone, or raised their hand. The Chairman can, and often should, place a time limit on comments to prevent some from ranting on and on.
There will be no vote on the motion until someone brings a motion to close debate, and that motion is seconded, and a majority of the members vote to close debate and vote on the motion.
===Voting===
There will be no vote on the motion until someone brings a motion to close debate and that motion is seconded and a majority of the members vote to close debate. The Chairman then "puts the question to a vote"<ref>http://www.parlipro.org/handling.htm</ref>. The members vote on the motion, and in case of a tie, the Chairman may vote also. After the vote, the Chairman announces the results.
What happens between the bringing of a motion and the voting on a motion is the subject of countless parliamentary tricks. Often the winning side is the one that knows its rules of procedure the best.
What happens between the bringing of a motion and the voting on a motion is the subject of countless parliamentary tricks. Often the winning side is the one that knows its rules of procedure the best.