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  2. Voice vote - Wikipedia

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    Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th edition) provides that: A vote by voice is the regular method of voting on any motion that does not require more than a majority vote for its adoption. In taking a voice vote, the chair puts the question by saying, "The question is on the adoption of the motion to [or "that"] ...

  3. Voting methods in deliberative assemblies - Wikipedia

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    Motions relating to methods of voting and the polls are incidental motions used to obtain a vote on a question in some form other than by voice or by division of the assembly; or to close or reopen the polls. For instance, a motion can be made to vote by ballot.

  4. Acclamation - Wikipedia

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    An acclamation is a form of election that does not use a ballot. It derives from the ancient Roman word acclamatio , a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval towards imperial officials in certain social contexts.

  5. Requests and inquiries - Wikipedia

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    These requests and inquiries are in order when another has the floor if they require immediate attention. The requests and inquiries include a parliamentary inquiry, request for information, request for permission to withdraw or modify a motion, request to read papers, and request for any other privilege. [ 1 ]

  6. Unanimous consent - Wikipedia

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    In non-legislative deliberative bodies operating under Robert's Rules of Order, unanimous consent is often used to expedite the consideration of uncontroversial motions. [6] [7] [8] It is sometimes used simply as a time-saving device, especially at the end of the session. Sometimes members do not want a formal recorded vote on the issue, or ...

  7. Template : Arbitration motion implementation notes/Motion/doc

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    Used to mark a motion as "Cannot pass" when another motion which competes with this motion is passing. Boolean: optional: anchor: anchor: Anchor for the motion if different from the name provided in the name parameter. Unknown: optional: name: name: The name of the motion. Unknown: optional: notes: notes: Any notes for this motion.

  8. Consideration by paragraph - Wikipedia

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    In parliamentary procedure, using Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), the motion to consider by paragraph (or consider seriatim) is used to consider separately the different parts of a report or long motion consisting of a series of resolutions, paragraphs, articles, or sections that are not totally separate questions.

  9. Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure

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    Demeter's Manual. Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure is a parliamentary authority manual by George Demeter.It is included in the bank of study materials used in preparing for the Certified Parliamentarian (CP) designation offered by the American Institute of Parliamentarians. [1]