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§ 37] under debate. It is not, however, necessary for the member objecting to the words to retire, unless he is personally involved in the case. If any business has taken place since the member spoke, it is too late to take notice of any disorderly words he used.

During debate, and while the Chairman is speaking, or the assembly is engaged in voting, no member is permitted to disturb the assembly by whispering, or walking across the floor, or in any other way.

Debate upon a question is not closed by the Chairman rising to put the question, as, until both the affirmative and negative are put, a member can claim the floor, and reopen debate [see § 38]. Debate can be closed by the following motions, which are undebatable [§ 35], and, except to Lie on the Table, shall require a two-thirds vote for their adoption [§ 39]: