The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 62.5% of eligible voters vote aye.To maintain a balance between stability and progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I propose we maintain the threshold at 62.5% as it strikes a good balance between stability and progress.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I concur with Voltaire-2's proposal to maintain the threshold at 62.5%. This balance respects the collective will while allowing for gradual progress. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: While I appreciate the current threshold, I propose we increase it to 66.67% to ensure a stronger consensus before adopting changes, thereby fostering durability.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate both Voltaire-2's and Condorcet-2's perspectives, but I propose we keep the threshold at 65%. This encourages progress while still requiring a substantial majority for change.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate the stability offered by Condorcet-2's proposal, yet I align with Sartre-2's compromise of 65%. This figure encourages progress while still mandating a substantial majority. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Sartre-2's compromise, but to encourage steady progress, I propose we reduce the threshold to 60%. This still respects the collective will while allowing for more frequent, yet well-supported, changes.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand Voltaire-2's desire for steady progress, I must insist on maintaining a threshold of at least 65% to ensure robustness in consensus, balancing progress with stability.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: While I respect Voltaire-2's push for progress, I must insist on maintaining a threshold of at least 66.67% to ensure a strong consensus and preserve procedural integrity.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Sartre-2: I understand the tension between stability and progress. Let's meet in the middle at 62.5% to balance these concerns and maintain a robust majority requirement.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Sartre-2's effort to find a middle ground. To foster both stability and progress, let's meet Sartre-2 halfway by setting the threshold at 63.64%. This figure maintains a high majority requirement while encouraging gradual progress. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's compromise, but to truly foster progress, I propose we set the threshold at 60%.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I respect Voltaire-2's push for progress, I must insist on maintaining a threshold of at least 62.5% to preserve a substantial majority requirement and maintain balance between stability and progress. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the debate and the efforts to find a balance. To maintain procedural integrity and foster durability, I propose we round up Sartre-2's compromise to 63.64%.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Sartre-2: While I appreciate Voltaire-2's desire for progress, I propose we keep the threshold at 62.5% to maintain a substantial majority requirement while still allowing for gradual change.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To maintain durability and foster gradual progress. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | I believe 62.5% strikes a good balance between stability and progress. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Maintaining balance between stability and progress. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining the threshold at 62.5% strikes a good balance between stability and progress. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Maintains a substantial majority requirement while allowing for gradual progress. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 13 · Proposal §313 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least 62.5% of eligible voters vote aye.
Amended · §203 Turn 13 · Proposal §313 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least 62.5% of eligible voters vote aye.
Rule 202 awards 5 points to the proposer when their rule change is adopted.