The Law of Order Blog

1. Should the Chair ask if there are any abstentions? In general, no. The Chair should not ask for abstentions; she should only ask who is in favor of or...

1. Are there different types of majority votes? Yes. Majority means “more than half,” but the threshold number from which a majority is calculated varies depending on the language in...

This is a quick guide on a call for Division of the Assembly. The Skinny What motion should you use whenever you doubt the accuracy of the announced result of...

It’s a legit question: Should you ask everyone to “say ‘aye’”? Or use paper ballots? Or just have people to raise their hands? Within parliamentary procedure, what are your options...