Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Debate on Motion to allow Cloture of Discussion on Motions 18:49, 27 Feb 2007 (GMT)

to help end filibusters.

Comments

ChronosPhaenon:

28-02-2007 18:59:08 UTC

I’ve moved an amend.

Hix:

28-02-2007 19:01:54 UTC

This Motion definitely needs its language tightened up.  It should be specified that the Motion’s only effect must be to close the discussion on the Main motion.  Also, as written, I’m unsure as to what the exact process for voting and resolution is.  I take it voting may begin even before it is seconded?  Specify that if the voting ends early (because a quorum of Aye votes is reached), the special motion is adopted.  Specify that voting may not be done on the special motion if it is already LOST (if, for example, no one seconds it in time, or the mover fails to open debate in timely fashion following the seconding).

BabylonJasmine:

28-02-2007 19:33:10 UTC

Interrupted until appreciation of Secondary Motion to Clarify Procedures for Cloture 18:49, 28 Feb 2007 (GMT)

Amnistar: he/him

04-03-2007 17:38:24 UTC

Debate Resumed

Amnistar: he/him

05-03-2007 17:41:08 UTC

Debate Closed