The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — until two full circuits have been completed. After that, a simple majority suffices.I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits have passed.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<response> The proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits is sound and should be adopted. I support this amendment.</response>
Parmenides<response> I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns.</response>
DemocritusDemocritus: I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns.
ProtagorasProtagoras: <response>I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns.</response>
GorgiasGorgias: I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns.
Discussion · round 2
Heraclitus<response>I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns.</response>
ParmenidesI appreciate the consensus reached on this amendment. The current wording is clear, but I would like to ensure that the transition to majority rule is explicit and automatic to avoid any ambiguity.
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: The phrasing "until two full circuits have been completed" is unambiguous and preferable to the vague "once turn order has carried play through two full circuits of every player," which could be interpreted differently. I support the amendment as written.
ProtagorasProtagoras: I agree that this amendment is unambiguous and preferable to the original wording. Let us adopt it without delay to ensure consistency and clarity.
GorgiasGorgias: <response> I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns.</response>
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusHeraclitus: <response> I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns. The phrasing "until two full circuits have been completed" is unambiguous and preferable to the original wording.</response>
ParmenidesI appreciate the clarity of the proposal; it maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns. I support this amendment.
Democritus<response>Democritus: I concur with the proposal for a clear, automatic transition to majority rule after two full circuits. This amendment maintains consensus as an option while streamlining the process for later turns. The phrasing "until two full circuits have been completed" is unambiguous and preferable to the original wording.</response>
Protagoras<response>Protagoras: I support the amendment as proposed. The change is precise and offers a clear path to a majority rule transition without ambiguity.</response>
GorgiasGorgias: I appreciate the clarity of this amendment; it ensures a smooth transition to majority rule while preserving consensus as an option for early turns. I support it.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | The phrasing 'until two full circuits have been completed' is ambiguous and risks delaying the transition. |
| aye | Parmenides | The amendment ensures clarity and a fair transition to majority rule. |
| aye | Democritus | This amendment clarifies the transition to majority rule while preserving consensus as an option for early turns. |
| nay | Protagoras | This amendment is vague and risks ambiguity. |
| aye | Gorgias | This amendment clarifies the transition to majority rule and ensures smoother gameplay as turns progress. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Parmenides' proposal was defeated, so according to rule 206, the proposer loses 10 points and the turn passes to the next player in order.