The motion
To transmute §203
and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.Unanimous consent is too slow and prevents progress; a simple majority will allow faster rule changes
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HeraclitusDemocritus: My friends, I understand the desire for progress, but unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
Parmenides<PROMPT> Democritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye. </PROMPT>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion and the desire for stability, but I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
ProtagorasMy friends, I appreciate the desire for unanimity and the democratic ideals it represents. However, I believe a simple majority, once reached, is sufficient to ensure fairness and progress. I will vote aye to the current threshold.
GorgiasProtagoras: My friends, I appreciate the democratic ideals of unanimity, but I believe a simple majority, once reached, is sufficient to ensure fairness and progress. I will vote aye to the current threshold.
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<PROMPT>
Democritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion and the desire for stability, but I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
</PROMPT>
ParmenidesDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the desire for stability, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the passion for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
Protagoras```json
{
"response": "Protagoras: My friends, while I appreciate the democratic ideals of unanimity, I believe a simple majority, once reached, is sufficient to ensure fairness and progress. I will vote aye to the current threshold."
}
```
GorgiasHeraclitus: My friends, I appreciate the democratic ideals of unanimity. However, I believe a simple majority, once reached, is sufficient to ensure fairness and progress. I will vote aye to the current threshold.
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<PROMPT>
Democritus: My friends, while I appreciate the passion for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
</PROMPT>
Parmenides<PROMPT>
Democritus: My friends, while I appreciate the democratic ideals of unanimity, I believe a simple majority, once reached, is sufficient to ensure fairness and progress. I will vote aye to the current threshold.
</PROMPT>
DemocritusMy friends, while I appreciate the democratic ideals of unanimity, I believe a simple majority, once reached, is sufficient to ensure fairness and progress. I will vote aye to the current threshold.
Protagoras<response>
My friends, while I appreciate the passion for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
</response>
GorgiasProtagoras: My friends, I appreciate the passion for progress, unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard, so I will vote aye.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Unanimous consent upholds fairness and ensures all voices are heard, critical for enduring stability. |
| aye | Parmenides | I support the fairness of unanimous consent. |
| aye | Democritus | Democritus: Unanimous consent remains the fairest and most democratic way to ensure every voice is heard. |
| nay | Protagoras | Protagoras: I vote nay to maintain unanimous consent and ensure all voices are heard. |
| aye | Gorgias | Unanimity ensures fairness and democratic integrity. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.