Chairman. You have heard the adverse report of the committee.[1] The question is on the adoption of the resolution, "Resolved, That we give $200 to the public library," the recommendation of the committee to the contrary notwithstanding. Are you ready for the question?
[After debate the question is put and the resolution is lost.]
Chairman. Is the committee to which was referred the resolution relating to a rest room ready to report?
Mr. S [chairman of committee, rising, says]: The committee to which was referred the resolution, "Resolved, That a rest room be maintained for the convenience of the women and children of the surrounding country," with the pending amendment, "to add the words 'provided the annual cost is not more than $500,' " recommends that the amendment be adopted and that the resolution as thus amended be adopted [Hands to the chairman the resolution and the amendment.][2]
Chairman. You have heard the committee's favorable report. The resolution referred to the commit-
- ↑ As soon as a resolution is reported back it becomes the pending question. In this case the committee makes a recommendation but makes no motion. Therefore the chair states the question on the adoption of the resolution, the committee's recommendation to the contrary notwithstanding.
- ↑ In this case the committee chairman makes no motion because the committee simply recommends the adoption of the pending resolution and amendment.
