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26 [repeating the amended resolution]. Are you ready for the question?" After debate the question on the amended resolution is put as shown in Chapter I.

Substitute. In case of substituting one paragraph for another the question is stated in a form similar to this: "The paragraph in the resolution which it is proposed to replace is as follows [reading the paragraph]. It is moved and seconded to substitute for this the following [reading the paragraph]. The question is on the adoption of the motion to substitute the paragraph last read for the one in the resolution. Are you ready for the question?" The question is now open to debate and amendment, the original paragraph being first amended and then the new one. When the debate has ceased the question is put thus: "Are you ready for the question? [No one rising, the chair continues:] The paragraph it is proposed to replace is as follows [reads paragraph as amended]. It is moved to substitute for this paragraph the following [reads the substitute as amended]. The question is on the adoption of the motion to substitute. As many as are in favor of the motion to substitute say Aye. Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and the motion to substitute is adopted. The question is now on the resolution as amended. Are you ready for the question?"

When a motion to amend by substituting is adopted, the new paragraph takes the place of the old one and requires the same further action by the assembly that