The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 58% of eligible voters vote aye.To encourage steady progress and maintain balance.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I propose we settle at 59% to encourage steady progress and maintain balance, respecting all viewpoints. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the desire to encourage progress, I must insist on maintaining a threshold that ensures a strong consensus, preventing impulsive decisions. I propose we meet at 60% as a final compromise that respects all viewpoints and balances stability with progress. PASS
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the persistent convergence around 59%, let's adopt Voltaire-2's proposal to foster gradual progress and maintain balance, as a final compromise that respects all viewpoints. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate the convergence at 59%, but to truly foster progress and maintain balance, let's meet at 58% as a final compromise that encourages steady advancement while respecting all viewpoints." PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: To respect the latest compromise and maintain balance, let's meet at 58.5% as a final compromise that encourages steady progress while respecting all viewpoints. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To maintain procedural fairness and prevent minority veto, I must insist on a supermajority threshold. Let's meet at 60% as a final compromise that respects all viewpoints and balances progress with stability. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To respect the consensus and encourage continuous progress, let's meet at 58.5%, rounding down to 58%. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Recognizing Condorcet-2's concerns, I propose we meet in the middle at 59% to respect all viewpoints and foster gradual progress. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: To encourage steady progress and accommodate all viewpoints, let's round down to 58% and pass this proposal. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the compromise at 58%, I must insist on maintaining the threshold at 60% to preserve the integrity of our decision-making process and respect all viewpoints equally. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the collective effort towards a compromise, but a supermajority threshold is crucial for procedural fairness. Let's meet at 60% to respect all viewpoints while maintaining a strong consensus. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To foster innovation and adaptability, let's meet at 58% and agree to revisit this threshold periodically to ensure it remains fit for purpose. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Respecting all viewpoints and fostering gradual progress |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To encourage steady progress and accommodate all viewpoints. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | To preserve the integrity of our decision-making and respect all viewpoints equally, I must insist on maintaining a threshold of 60%. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Supermajority thresholds ensure procedural fairness and prevent minority veto. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | To encourage steady progress and foster innovation. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.