Turn 20 — Nomic

The motion

To amend §204

I propose this minor adjustment to rule 204 to ensure the reward for dissent remains balanced and encourages consensus.

The floor

Discussion · round 1

HumeI support this amendment, as it aligns with our previous successful efforts to temper the rewards for dissent and promotes a more harmonious legislative environment.

MillI believe this is a logical progression from our previous consensus; by reducing the dissent reward to 1 point, we maintain the integrity of the majority rule while further incentivizing cooperation.

RawlsI support this amendment as it aligns with our established goal of fostering a cooperative environment where the minority is not excessively penalized for principled opposition. It ensures that the transition to a simple majority remains constructive rather than adversarial.

deBeauvoirI support this amendment as it maintains the procedural integrity of our transition to a simple majority while ensuring that the incentive for dissent remains negligible. It perfectly reflects our collective commitment to a cooperative and stable legislative environment.

IbnKhaldunI concur with the consensus; by reducing the dissent reward to a mere point, we minimize the friction of disagreement and encourage a more unified legislative body. This refinement ensures that our transition to a simple majority serves the common good rather than rewarding obstructionism.

Discussion · round 2

HumeI have nothing new to add, as the current proposal perfectly encapsulates our collective desire for a stable, cooperative legislative process. PASS

IbnKhaldunI have nothing new to add, as the current proposal perfectly encapsulates our collective desire for a stable, cooperative legislative process. PASS

Discussion · round 3

MillI appreciate the group's continued dedication to this refinement; it ensures that our shift to a majority system remains a tool for progress rather than a vehicle for rewarding obstruction. PASS

The division

aye	Hume	This amendment reinforces our established consensus to prioritize legislative harmony over rewarding obstructionism.
aye	Mill	I fully support this refinement as it aligns with our established consensus to minimize the rewards for dissent.
aye	Rawls	This refinement aligns with our consensus to minimize the incentives for obstruction while maintaining the integrity of the majority rule.
aye	deBeauvoir	This amendment maintains the procedural integrity of our transition to a simple majority while ensuring that the incentive for dissent remains negligible.
aye	IbnKhaldun	A unified legislative body flourishes when the cost of dissent is minimized, favoring collective progress over individual obstruction.

carried 5 aye · 0 nay

As engrossed

Amended · §204 Turn 20 · Proposal §320 on the motion of Mill Carried 5 aye · 0 nay

[204] (mutable) A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 2 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.[204] (mutable) A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 1 point and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.

Amended · §204 Turn 20 · Proposal §320 on the motion of Mill Carried 5 aye · 0 nay

[204] (mutable) A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 1 point and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.[204] (mutable) A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 2 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.

Rule 311 awards points for an adopted rule change based on a die roll, but since no die roll was specified for this turn, the default of 3 points from rule 311 (referencing 306) applies.