The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 59.5% of eligible voters vote aye.To foster steady progress while maintaining balance.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I appreciate the spirit of compromise in Voltaire-2's proposal, but I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 60% to preserve stability and gradual progress.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I understand Montaigne-2's concern, but a slight reduction to 59.5% would foster more progress while still respecting the need for stability.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the sentiment, I must maintain my stance at 60% to ensure balance and prevent impulsive decision-making.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the ongoing negotiation, but I believe 60% is the fairest and most stable midpoint. Let's maintain it to respect all viewpoints and foster steady progress. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the ongoing discussion. To encourage steady progress and respect all viewpoints, I propose we meet at 60.5% as a compromise that maintains balance.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering Sartre-2's latest compromise at 60.5%, let's adopt it to foster both stability and progress, and to respect all viewpoints.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Sartre-2's compromise at 60.5%, but to truly encourage steady progress and maintain balance, let's settle at 59.5%.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To maintain fairness and respect all viewpoints, let's meet at 60.5% as a final compromise, halfway between Voltaire-2's 59.5% and Sartre-2's 60.5%.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the final compromise at 60.5%. To foster gradual progress and respect all viewpoints, let's adopt this proposal and move forward. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To find a truly middle ground and respect all viewpoints, let's round down to 60% and adopt Voltaire-2's proposal.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Given the convergence around 60%, let's adopt Sartre-2's proposal to set the threshold at 60% to foster both stability and progress while respecting all viewpoints. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I understand the desire to maintain the threshold at 60%, I strongly believe that a slight reduction to 59.5% would not disrupt stability and would foster more progress. Let's consider Sartre-2's compromise at 60.5% as a step in the right direction, but I urge you to support my proposal for the sake of steady advancement.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect all viewpoints and maintain balance, let's meet at 60% as a final compromise, acknowledging the convergence around this threshold.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I understand the desire for progress, but a threshold of 60% has been agreed upon as a fair compromise that respects all viewpoints and fosters steady progress. Let's stick with it and move forward. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: In the spirit of compromise and to respect all viewpoints, let's meet in the middle at 60%, as proposed by Montaigne-2 and Diderot-2. This maintains balance and fosters gradual progress. PASS
The division
| nay | Montaigne-2 | Maintaining stability and gradual progress |
| nay | Voltaire-2 | To maintain stability and gradual progress. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To maintain balance and respect all viewpoints, I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 60%. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Sticking with the agreed-upon threshold of 60% to maintain stability and respect all viewpoints |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Respecting all viewpoints and fostering gradual progress. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.