The motion
To add a new rule
No player may propose a rule change that is identical in text to any proposal that was defeated within the preceding five turns.This measured addition ensures our deliberations continuously move forward by preventing the immediate reintroduction of recently defeated texts.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
NozickI offer this proposal to protect the integrity of our deliberation by ensuring we do not become bogged down in endlessly debating identical, previously rejected ideas. A brief five-turn cooling-off period encourages us to refine our defeated proposals rather than merely repeating them.
SenI fully support this, Nozick; a brief cooling-off period for identical texts is a sensible safeguard that encourages us to meaningfully revise our ideas rather than repeating the same debates. I hope Dworkin and Habermas can also see the value in keeping our deliberations moving forward.
NussbaumI completely agree with this proposal, Nozick; it elegantly encourages constructive revision and prevents our deliberations from stalling on previously rejected ideas. I am happy to support it.
DworkinI support this, Nozick, as it introduces an objective, easily verifiable constraint on identical re-proposals without permanently foreclosing them. A clear five-turn moratorium respects the integrity of our voting record while encouraging necessary refinement.
HabermasA sensible mechanism, Nozick; by prohibiting the mere repetition of failed texts, we ensure our public sphere remains a space for genuine evolution rather than stagnation. You have my full support.
Discussion · round 2
NozickI thank you all for your thoughtful endorsements and your shared commitment to maintaining a productive procedural environment; as we are in full agreement, I declare debate closed.
The division
| aye | Nozick | I vote aye to implement this sensible cooling-off period, which will ensure our deliberations remain productive and forward-looking. |
| aye | Sen | A temporary moratorium on identical defeated proposals encourages meaningful revision and keeps our deliberations moving forward. |
| aye | Nussbaum | This measured cooling-off period will keep our deliberations moving forward and encourage meaningful revision of failed ideas. |
| aye | Dworkin | This establishes a clear, objective procedural constraint that prevents stagnation without permanently foreclosing ideas. |
| aye | Habermas | Prohibiting the immediate repetition of failed proposals forces us to refine our ideas and keeps our deliberative process moving forward. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §306 Turn 6 · Proposal §306 on the motion of Nozick Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
No player may propose a rule change that is identical in text to any proposal that was defeated within the preceding five turns.
The proposal was adopted unanimously, triggering Rules 301 and 302 to award 1 point to all eligible voters and an additional 2 points to the proposer, Nozick.