Re: [ga-rules] Re: Definition of Motions & Procedures

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Harald and all,

Harald Tveit Alvestrand wrote:

> --On onsdag, juni 27, 2001 04:25:31 -0700 Jeff Williams
> <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> >> > Vote on Amendment:
> >> >
> >> > If "no" =  main motion is before the assembly
> >> >
> >> > If "yes" = amended motion becomes main motion; main motion is before
> >> > the assembly.
> >>
> >> Note that two persons can force a vote here.
> >> This is a basis for a filibuster attack, as well as expensive.
> >
> >   Ho can a filibuster ensue once a vote and ballot is called for?
> > This doesn't make any sense at all Harald...
> >
>
> Simply introduce and second an amendment.
> Then, once that amendment is voted down, introduce another.
> Repeat until people are tired.
>
> This is a filibuster attack on the main motion

 Not if all debate stops it isn't Harald...  Once debate is stopped
new amendments cease to be introduced.  And the motion
with and/or without amendments is voted upon.  Amendments
may also be voted upon separately.

  We do this all the time within our organization.  Works really
well...

Regards,

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