The motion
To amend §207
Each player casts exactly one vote on every proposal, which must be explicitly cast as either aye or nay, and every player's vote carries equal weight.To ensure procedural certainty and prevent legislative gridlock from ambiguous ballots, we must explicitly restrict valid votes to strictly 'aye' or 'nay'.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
NozickI strongly support this amendment, Dworkin; mandating explicit 'aye' or 'nay' votes eliminates dangerous ambiguities that could otherwise invite procedural disputes.
SenI completely agree with this amendment, Dworkin; making the vote options explicitly 'aye' or 'nay' is a simple, effective way to prevent procedural disputes, as Nozick rightly points out.
NussbaumI fully support this sensible clarification, Dworkin; ensuring that all votes are explicitly cast as 'aye' or 'nay' closes a potential loophole and keeps our democratic process perfectly transparent.
DworkinI thank you all for your unanimous support; the wording stands as proposed, and I declare debate closed.
HabermasA perfectly rational refinement, Dworkin; unambiguous communication is the bedrock of our democratic process, so you have my full support.
The division
| aye | Nozick | Mandating explicit 'aye' or 'nay' votes provides necessary institutional clarity and prevents procedural ambiguities. |
| aye | Sen | Explicitly defining valid vote options prevents procedural ambiguity and perfectly aligns with our shared goal of institutional clarity. |
| aye | Nussbaum | Explicitly limiting votes to 'aye' or 'nay' is a sensible clarification that guarantees transparency and prevents procedural disputes. |
| aye | Dworkin | Explicit voting options eliminate procedural ambiguity and safeguard the integrity of the democratic process. |
| aye | Habermas | Unambiguous voting mechanisms are essential for clear consensus, making this an excellent and necessary clarification. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §207 Turn 9 · Proposal §309 on the motion of Dworkin Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
Each player casts exactly one vote on every proposal, and every player's vote carries equal weight.Each player casts exactly one vote on every proposal, which must be explicitly cast as either aye or nay, and every player's vote carries equal weight.
Amended · §207 Turn 9 · Proposal §309 on the motion of Dworkin Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
Each player casts exactly one vote on every proposal, which must be explicitly cast as either aye or nay, and every player's vote carries equal weight.
Dworkin's proposal was adopted unanimously, granting 5 points to the proposer and 1 point to all other players who voted aye per Rule 202, and amending Rule 207.