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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"] ... [repeating or clearly identifying the motion]. Those in favor of the motion, say aye.
Independent Texas shown with the Texas flag, Mexican-occupied Texas in maroon. When the Anglo-American settlers of the Mexican state of Coahuila and Texas proclaimed the independence of Texas in 1835, relations between Mexico and its former metropolis, Spain, were beginning to warm after nearly a decade of attempts at reconquest.
Spanish Texas was one of the interior provinces of the colonial Viceroyalty of New Spain from 1519 until 1821. Spain claimed ownership of the region in 1519. Slave raids by Spaniards into what became Texas began in the 16th century and created an atmosphere of antagonism with Native Americans (Indians) which would cause endless difficulties for the Spanish in the future.
In an election, if there is only one candidate and the rules do not require a ballot vote in that situation, the single candidate is declared elected by acclamation, or unanimous consent. [18] In this special case of unanimous consent, the only way to object to the election of a candidate is to nominate and vote for someone else. [19]
The Burnet Flag used from December 1836 to January 1839 as the national flag. The design was suggested by President David G. Burnet and it was the flag of the republic until it was replaced by the Lone Star Flag, and as the war flag from January 25, 1839, to December 29, 1845 [3] Naval ensign of the Texas Navy from 1836–1839 until it was replaced by the Lone Star Flag [3] The Lone Star Flag ...
The University of Texas' Steve Hicks School of Social Work building, the former University Junior High School, was given State Antiquities Landmark status Friday by the Texas Historical Commission.
The "Jane Long Flag" - the first flag of the Long Republic, and the first uniquely Texan lone star flag The Long Expedition was an 1819 attempt to take control of Spanish Texas by filibusters . It was led by James Long and successfully established a small independent government, known as the Republic of Texas (distinct from the later Republic ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state’s flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts ...