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Robert's Rules of Order - Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies by Henry M. Robert
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always before finally putting it, inquires, "Are you ready for the
question?" Some of the common forms of stating and putting questions
are shown in ยงยง 46-48. The forms of putting the following questions,
are, however, peculiar:

If a motion is made to Strike out certain words, the question is put in
this form: "Shall these words stand as a part of the resolution?" so
that on a tie vote they are struck out.

If the Previous Question is demanded, it is put thus: "Shall the main
question be now put?"

If an Appeal is made from the decision of the Chair, the question is
put thus: "Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the
assembly?" [convention, society, etc.] If the Orders of the Day are
called for, the question is put thus: "Will the assembly now proceed to
the Orders of the Day?"

When, upon the introduction of a question, some one objects to its
consideration, the chairman immediately puts the question thus: "Will
the assembly consider it?" or, "Shall the question be considered?" [or
discussed.]

If the vote has been ordered to be taken by yeas and nays, the question
is put in a form similar to the following: "As many as are in favor of
the adoption of these resolutions, will, when their names are called,
answer yes [or aye]--those opposed will answer no."
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