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Robert's rules of order revised

Note 7 — PART I.

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H. R. Rule 1, §5, is as follows: “5. He shall rise to put a question, but may state it sitting; and shall put questions in this form, to wit: ‘As many as are in favor (as the question may be), say Aye;’ and after the affirmative voice is expressed, ‘As many as are opposed, say No;’ if he doubts, or a division is called for, the House shall divide; those in the affirmative of the question shall first rise from their seats, and then those in the negative; if he still doubts, or a count is required by at least one-fifth of a quorum, he shall name one from each side of the question to tell the members in the affirmative and negative; which being reported, he shall rise and state the decision.”

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