Voting, Rule 16

For all voting, except as otherwise required by the rules. This chart is an analysis of the Rules. It is not binding on the body. The Internal Rules of Procedure are: • Only those representatives on the fl oor may vote. The fl oor is the area designated for the representative during the meeting. • The sponsor(s) may vote. • If the Speaker/Chair designated another representative to chair during debate, he or she may not return to chairing until voting has completed. Chair indicates that the measure is proceeding to a vote under Rule 16.

[Chair may ask for those abstaining to raise their hands and count their number.] Chair and staff advisor confi rm their counts. 3. 4.

Chair asks for those in favor to raise their hand and counts their number. Chair asks for those opposed to raise their hands and counts their number. 1. 2.

Chair may not cast a vote, unless it would change the outcome. Motion to Accept by Acclamation

(May be made at any time.) Options for seconding: [No Objection]

[No Second]

Motion for Roll Call Vote

Second (No Objection allowed)

Measure Passes Staff advisor calls the name of the representatives Each representative responds • “Aye” to vote in favor of the measure. • “Nay” to vote in opposition of the measure. • “Present” to abstain The staff advisor notes the response of each representative

Chair may not cast a vote, unless it would change the outcome.

Motion for Secret Ballot Vote

Vote on Motion

(No second is required. No Objection is required. No debate is allowed.)

MEASURE FAILS

MEASURE FAILS MEASURE PASSES

(Simple Majority for everything other than Bills or special cases that require greater majorities. Two-Thirds Majority for Bills.)

MEASURE PASSES (Simple Majority)

[a later Motion for a Roll Call Vote cannot be heard after a Motion for a Secret Ballot Vote succeeds. A motion for a Secret Ballot Vote may be heard after a Motion for a Roll Call Vote succeeds.] Staff advisor distributes ballots Representatives record their vote. Staff advisor collects ballots Votes are counted and totals are recorded 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Chair may not cast a vote, unless it would change the outcome.