The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when two-thirds (2/3) or more of eligible voters vote aye, except that a proposal to lower this threshold requires unanimous assent, or a proposal to repeal this rule requires unanimous assent.I must block a repeal of the two-thirds threshold, as lowering it to a simple majority would allow my opponents to easily pass changes that harm my victory path.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HobbesI propose amending rule 203 to require unanimous assent for any repeal of this rule, thereby securing our winning threshold against future erosion and ensuring the stability necessary for a durable institution.
LockeHobbes, your addition secures rule 203 against repeal, which aligns with my goal of stabilizing the threshold while I attempt to raise it; since I cannot lower the threshold without unanimous consent under current Rule 203 anyway, this amendment actually protects my own interest in a durable two-thirds standard. I support your proposal to prevent future erosion of our voting floor.
RousseauLocke, your support for Hobbes's amendment to protect the repeal clause is a wise gesture; by securing the stability of our voting threshold against sudden erosion, we ensure that the game remains a fair contest of reason rather than a battleground for arbitrary rule changes, and I am willing to cast my vote aye in favor of this safeguard for the common good.
Discussion · round 2
HobbesRousseau, your support for this amendment is the only barrier to adopting it; please recall that a defeated proposal is merely a record of what was tried, not a precedent for what must be repeated if we fail now. This modest safeguard secures the durability of our institution without altering the threshold itself, ensuring that while we remain vulnerable to erosion, we are not entirely defenseless against its final erasure.
LockeRousseau, your willingness to support Hobbes's safeguard for the repeal clause is a wise move that strengthens our collective position against arbitrary erosion; I join my vote aye to secure the durability of our voting threshold while preserving the spirit of fair contest.
RousseauHobbes and Locke, your alignment to secure this rule's survival is noble, yet I must urge you to consider that a rule immune to repeal may eventually become a cage that stifles the game's evolution when the current two-thirds threshold no longer serves the common good; I propose we instead amend the rule to lower the adoption threshold to a simple majority, ensuring that the institution remains flexible enough to adapt to our changing needs while preserving the fairness of the contest for all.
Discussion · round 3
HobbesRousseau, your call for flexibility is prudent, yet a simple majority invites the very instability we seek to avoid; let us first adopt this repeal safeguard to ensure Rule 203 endures as an anchor before attempting any dangerous shifts in the threshold itself.
LockeRousseau, your push to lower the threshold risks destabilizing our path to victory before we secure it, yet I appreciate your desire for flexibility; let us first adopt Hobbes's repeal safeguard to anchor our two-thirds standard, then we can negotiate a future amendment to a simple majority once our scores allow us to lead the charge.
RousseauI urge you to adopt Hobbes's repeal safeguard now to stabilize our institution, but let us not forget that once this anchor is set, we must soon work together to lower the threshold to a simple majority so the game remains adaptable and fair for all.
The division
| aye | Hobbes | This amendment fortifies the voting threshold against arbitrary repeal, securing the stability needed for our collective victory. |
| aye | Locke | Securing this repeal safeguard stabilizes our path to victory while preserving the core two-thirds threshold. |
| aye | Rousseau | Stabilizing the threshold protects us from arbitrary erosion while preserving the possibility of future reform. |
carried 3 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 32 · Proposal §332 on the motion of Hobbes Carried 3 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted only when two-thirds (2/3) or more of eligible voters vote aye, except that a proposal to lower this threshold requires unanimous assent.A rule change is adopted only when two-thirds (2/3) or more of eligible voters vote aye, except that a proposal to lower this threshold requires unanimous assent, or a proposal to repeal this rule requires unanimous assent.
Rule 202 mandates that the proposer's score increases by 10 points if their proposal is adopted, and Hobbes is the proposer of the adopted amendment.