Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and the resolutions are adopted.
Mr. J [obtaining the floor]. I move the adoption of the following resolution: "Resolved, That our club give a banquet on Nov. 18."[1]
Member [seated]. I second the motion.
Mr. K [rising]. Mr. Chairman, I move to postpone———
Chairman [interrupting]. The gentleman will please be seated. The chair has not stated the question.
Mr. K. I beg the chair's pardon. [Takes his seat.]
Chairman. It has been moved and seconded to adopt the following resolution: "Resolved," etc. [Repeats the resolution.]
Mr. K [obtaining the floor]. I move to postpone the question indefinitely.
Member [seated]. I second the motion.
Chairman. It has been moved and seconded to postpone the question indefinitely. Are you ready for the question?
[After debate, which enters into the merits of the main question, the chair proceeds thus:]
Chairman. Are you ready for the question? [There being no response, he rises and continues:] The question is on the motion to postpone indefinitely
- ↑ Though this is a main motion it is so short and simple that usually it would not be required to be in writing.
