in Congress, in

=== Page 75 ============================================================

the House of Representatives, is as follows: "Questions shall be
distinctly put in this form, to-wit: 'As many as are of the opinion
that (as the question may be) say Aye;' and after the affirmative voice
is expressed, 'As many as are of the contrary opinion, say No.'" The
following form is very common: "It has been moved and seconded that
(here state the question). As many as are favor of the motion say Aye;
those opposed, No." Or, if the motion is for the adoption of a certain
resolution, after it has been read the Chairman can say, "You have heard
the resolution read; those in favor of its adoption will hold up the
right hand; those opposed will manifest it by the same sign." These
examples are sufficient to show the usual methods of putting a question,
the affirmative being always put first.

When a vote is taken, the Chairman should always announce the result in
the following form: "The motion is carried--the resolution is
adopted," or, "The ayes have it--the resolution is adopted." If, when
he announces a vote, any member rises and states that he doubts the
vote, or calls for a "division," the

=== Page 76 ============================================================

Chairman shall say, "A division is called for; those in favor of the
motion will rise." After counting these, and announcing the number, he
shall say, "Those opposed will rise." will count these, announce the
number, and declare the result; that is, whether the motion is carried
or lost. Instead of counting the vote himself, he can appoint tellers
to make the count and report to him. When tellers are appointed, they
should be selected from both sides of the question. A member has the
right to change his vote (when not made by ballot) before the decision
of the question has been finally and conclusively pronounced by the
Chair, but not afterwards.

Until the negative is put, it is in order for any member, in the same
manner as if the voting had not been commenced, to rise and speak, make
motions for amendment or otherwise, and thus renew the debate; and this,
whether the member was in the assembly room or not when the question was
put and the vote partly taken. In such case the question is in the same
condition as if it had never been put.

No one can vote on a question affecting

=== Page 77 =================================================