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122 chairman; some one else says, “I second the motion.” The chairman sometimes directs the secretary to read the resolutions again, after which he says, “The question is on the adoption of the resolutions just read,” and if no one rises immediately, he adds, “Are you ready for the question?” If no one then rises, he says, “As many as are in favor of the adoption of the resolutions just read will say aye;” after the ayes have voted, he says, “As many as are of a contrary opinion will say no;” he then announces the result of the vote as follows: “The motion is carried—the resolutions are adopted,” or, “The ayes have it—the resolutions are adopted.”

(c) Committee to draft Resolutions. If it is preferred to appoint a committee to draft reso-