(d) For the assembly to adopt an order (1) limiting debate upon a
special subject, either as to the number or length of the speeches; or
(2) closing debate upon the subject at a stated time, when all pending
questions shall be put to vote without further debate. Either of these
two measures may be applied only to a pending amendment, or an amendment
thereto, and when this is voted upon, the original question is still
open to debate and amendment.

Art. VI. Vote.
[§§ 38-39.]

38. Voting. Whenever from the nature of the question it permits of no
modification or debate, the Chairman immediately puts it to vote; if the
question is debatable, when the Chairman thinks the debate has been
brought to a close, he should inquire if the assembly is ready for the
question, and if no one rises he puts the question to vote. There are
various forms for putting the question, in use in different parts of the
country. The rule in Congress, in

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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