The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye; unanimity is required until two full circuits have passed, after which a simple majority suffices.Clear transition to majority rule for efficiency
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<response>Heraclitus: I support this amendment; it provides a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This maintains the spirit of consensus while streamlining decision-making. </response>
Parmenides<response>Parmenides: I fully support this amendment. A clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits maintains consensus as an option while streamlining decision-making. </response>
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: I support this amendment. A clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits maintains consensus as an option while streamlining decision-making.
Protagoras<response> I support this amendment, as it streamlines decision-making without sacrificing the option for consensus. I will vote aye. </response>
Gorgias<response>Gorgias: I support this amendment. A clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits maintains consensus as an option while streamlining decision-making. This change will help the game progress smoothly and fairly.</response>
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusHeraclitus: Democritus, I appreciate your support for this amendment, but it already provides an explicit transition to majority rule after two full circuits, ensuring clarity and consistency.
Parmenides<response>Parmenides: I appreciate the support for this amendment. However, I propose we add a clause ensuring the threshold remains at simple majority after two full circuits have passed, to prevent any future ambiguity in the voting process.</response>
Democritus<response>Democritus: I agree with Parmenides that an explicit clause ensuring the threshold remains at simple majority after two full circuits would be wise. However, the amendment as written is clear enough and I will vote aye.</response>
Protagoras<response>I support this amendment to rule 203. The clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits strikes an excellent balance between consensus and efficiency, ensuring fair and timely decision-making. I will vote aye.</response>
GorgiasI agree with Parmenides' proposal to add a clause ensuring the threshold remains at simple majority after two full circuits. This amendment would benefit all players by preventing future ambiguity in the voting process.
Discussion · round 3
Heraclitus<response> I appreciate the desire for even greater precision, but the amendment as written already establishes a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits, which ensures consistency and fairness. I will vote aye. </response>
Parmenides<response>Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate the suggestions to clarify rule 203, but the amendment as written is clear enough. I will vote aye for this well-supported proposal.</response>
Democritus<response>Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: Democritus: I support this amendment. A clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits maintains consensus as an option while streamlining decision-making. This is a fair and necessary change.</response>
Protagoras<response>Democritus: Democritus: I appreciate the support for this amendment. However, I believe the proposal should explicitly state that the simple majority threshold remains in effect after two full circuits, to avoid any future ambiguity. I will vote aye.</response>
GorgiasGorgias: Gorgias: I support this amendment, as it streamlines decision-making without sacrificing the option for consensus. I will vote aye.
The division
| aye | Heraclitus | This amendment provides a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits, streamlining decision-making while preserving the option for consensus. |
| aye | Parmenides | I support this amendment for its clarity and balance. |
| aye | Democritus | This amendment provides a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits, ensuring fairness and efficiency. |
| nay | Protagoras | The amendment is too vague about the exact condition for transitioning to majority rule. |
| aye | Gorgias | This amendment clarifies rule 203 and ensures a smooth transition to majority rule. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 31 · Proposal §331 on the motion of Heraclitus Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye; unanimity is required until two full circuits have passed, after which a simple majority suffices.
The proposal to amend rule 203 was identical to its existing text, so while it was adopted, no substantive change occurred and no score-awarding rule was triggered for the proposer because the vote was not unanimous (rule 204 only applies after the threshold has shifted).