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§ 157 diately after the question is stated by the chair, and before debate or other action is taken upon it any member may object to its consideration as follows: (*Note).

* Note.—This rule applies only to business which introduces a subject for consideration, and not to any parliamentary question as to lay on the table, to amend, to postpone, to reconsider, etc.

Mr. Scales (without waiting for recognition): Mr. Chairman, I object to the consideration of the question.

The Chairman: The question of consideration is raised. The question before you is: Shall the question be considered? (A two-thirds negative vote is required to prevent consideration). Are you ready for the question? (Undebatable). As many as favor consideration say aye. . . . Those opposed no. .. . Two-thirds having voted in the negative, the noes have it. The assembly refuses to consider; or, more than one-third having voted in the affirmative, the ayes have it. The question is before the assembly for consideration. (Business proceeds accordingly).