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§ 127 127. The form is, “I object to the consideration of the question.” This does not require recognition from the chair, or to be seconded.

When the objection is made the chairman says, “Shall the question be considered?” and a vote is then taken. If decided in the negative (two-thirds vote), the whole matter is dismissed for that session, unless reconsidered. If the negative vote is less than two-thirds the question is before the assembly for consideration. Objection to the consideration of any question is seldom made in legislative assemblies or in assemblies of a political nature; in such assemblies the motions is not in general use, unless authorized by special rule; but in fraternal societies, in order to prevent the discussion of political questions or such questions as are peculiarly objectionable and tend to create ill-feeling among the members, the question may be profitably used and is, therefore, recommended.