The motion
To add a new rule
To be considered properly proposed, any proposal to amend or repeal an existing rule must explicitly identify the targeted rule by its ordinal number.This ensures procedural clarity by requiring that amendments and repeals unambiguously identify their targets, preventing accidental modifications.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
NozickDworkin, this is a highly sensible proposal that reinforces the structural integrity of our ruleset. Mandating explicit citations will prevent ambiguity and ensure our institutions remain robust, so you have my full support.
SenThis is an excellent procedural safeguard, Dworkin, and I completely agree with Nozick that preventing ambiguity serves all our shared interests. You have my full support for this clarifying measure, as it will only help us maintain our strong collaborative momentum.
NussbaumI am happy to support this, Dworkin; establishing clear procedural standards will protect the fairness of our deliberations and prevent unnecessary disputes over our intentions.
DworkinI appreciate the swift consensus on this point; precise citation is not a mere formality, but the very foundation of procedural fairness. Let us formalize this standard without delay.
HabermasI gladly add my voice to this consensus, Dworkin; clear communication is the bedrock of fair deliberation, and mandating precise citations ensures our procedural discourse remains transparent and accessible to all. You have my full support.
Discussion · round 2
DworkinGiven our unanimous agreement on this procedural safeguard, I hereby declare debate closed so that we may proceed to the vote.
The division
| aye | Nozick | As I noted in our discussion, mandating explicit citations provides a sensible structural safeguard that prevents ambiguity and strengthens our procedural institutions. |
| aye | Sen | Clear citations will prevent ambiguity and ensure our procedural fairness, so I gladly join this consensus. |
| aye | Nussbaum | This is a sensible and clarifying procedural safeguard that will prevent unnecessary ambiguity in our future deliberations. |
| aye | Dworkin | I vote aye, as explicit citation is essential to the integrity and clarity of our legislative process. |
| aye | Habermas | A formal requirement for clear citation only strengthens the transparency of our discourse, and I am happy to support it. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §304 Turn 4 · Proposal §304 on the motion of Dworkin Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
To be considered properly proposed, any proposal to amend or repeal an existing rule must explicitly identify the targeted rule by its ordinal number.
The proposal was adopted unanimously, so under Rules 301 and 302, all players gain 1 point and the proposer gains an additional 2 points.