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Rh say No. [There being more ayes than noes he continues:] The ayes have it and Mr. X is elected chairman. He will please take the chair. [Mr. A resumes his seat.]

[standing by the presiding officer's table, says]: The next business in order is the election of a secretary.

[rising]. Mr. Chairman.

[standing or sitting, recognizes Mr. B as having the floor by bowing to him or by announcing his name]: Mr. B.

[having thus "obtained the floor," still standing, says]: I nominate Mr. T. [Resumes his seat.]

Mr. T is nominated.

[rising]. I nominate Mr. V.

Mr. V is nominated.

[sitting]. I nominate Mr. W.

Mr. W is nominated. Are there any more nominations? [There being none he stands and continues:] Mr. T, Mr. V, and Mr. W are nominated. As many as are in favor of Mr. T for secretary say Aye. [After the ayes have responded:] As many as are opposed say No. The noes have it and Mr. T is not elected. As many as are in favor of Mr. V for secretary say Aye. [Pause for response.] As many as are opposed say No. [''Pause for response. The ayes being more numerous than''