which he reads and hands to the chairman.[1] Some one else seconds the motion, and the chairman says, “It has been moved and seconded that the following resolution be adopted,” when he reads the resolution; or he may read the resolution and then state the question thus: “The question is on the adoption of the resolution just read.” The merits of the resolution are then open to discussion, but before any member can discuss the question or make any motion, he must first obtain the floor as just described. After the chairman states the question, if no one rises to speak, or when he thinks the debate closed, he asks, “Are you ready for the question?”[2] If no one then rises, he puts the question in a form similar to the following: “The question is on the adoption of the resolution which you have heard read; as many as are in favor of its adoption will say aye.” When the ayes have voted, he says, “As many as are of a contrary opinion will say no.” He then announces the result, stating that the motion
- ↑ Or, when he is recognized by the chair, he may say that he wishes to offer the following resolutions, which he reads and then moves their adoption. In very large bodies the name of the mover should be indorsed on the written resolutions, especially if much business is to be transacted.
- ↑ See second note to § 65.
