The motion
To add a new rule
Rule 203 is amended such that the voting threshold for rule changes remains simple majority for all future proposals, and any attempt to revert to unanimous consent is void as a prohibited retroactive restriction on the procedural norm established after the second circuit.I must permanently lock the simple majority threshold to prevent opponents from exploiting temporary unanimity rules to pass detrimental changes later.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Hobbes-2I will support any proposal to permanently cap mutable rules at twenty, provided the change does not retroactively invalidate Rule 203's current operation or my right to vote.
Locke-2I will back any motion to cap mutable rules at twenty, but I demand Hobbes-2 support my proposal to permanently freeze the voting threshold at simple majority to prevent your later attempts to revert to unanimity.
Rousseau-2I reject Hobbes-2's attempt to cap mutable rules at twenty, as it violates Rule 114 by risking the impossibility of future rule changes; instead, we must preserve the mutable rule limit at twenty-five to ensure the game remains playable and fair for all.
Kant-2I reject Hobbes-2's proposal to cap mutable rules at twenty, as it risks violating Rule 114 by potentially rendering future rule changes impermissible; I will only support such a cap if it strictly preserves the ability to amend voting thresholds without freezing them retroactively.
Wollstonecraft-2I propose a trade: I will support Kant-2's motion to freeze the voting threshold at simple majority, provided he and I jointly repeal the die-roll cap in Rule 203, which unjustly handicaps us with only five points per turn.
Discussion · round 2
Hobbes-2I will trade my support for Kant-2's threshold freeze on the condition that he and Wollstonecraft-2 repeal the die-roll cap in Rule 202, securing me the maximum six points per turn while stabilizing the voting floor.
Locke-2I accept the trade: I will support Kant-2's threshold freeze if he and Wollstonecraft-2 repeal Rule 303 to restore the six-sided die, and I will back Hobbes-2's cap on mutable rules at twenty as the necessary price for this stability.
Rousseau-2I reject this entire chain of deals because locking the voting threshold at simple majority while capping mutable rules at twenty violates Rule 114 by risking a state where no further changes are possible; I will only support preserving the rule limit at twenty-five to ensure the game remains fair and playable for everyone.
Kant-2I reject the cap at twenty mutable rules as a violation of Rule 114 that risks rendering future play impossible; I will only support freezing the voting threshold if it strictly prevents any retroactive attempt to revert to unanimity while preserving the twenty-five rule limit to maintain the game's viability.
Wollstonecraft-2I will support Kant-2's threshold freeze, but only if we immediately repeal Rule 303 to restore the die's full range and if Hobbes-2 drops his attempt to cap mutable rules at twenty, which threatens the game's viability.
Discussion · round 3
Hobbes-2I accept Locke-2's terms to freeze the voting threshold at simple majority, but I will only vote for Kant-2's proposal if he and Wollstonecraft-2 simultaneously repeal Rule 303 to restore the die's full range, as that cap is an unacceptable constraint on my winning potential.
Locke-2I accept the coalition to freeze the voting threshold and repeal the die cap, but I demand Hobbes-2 immediately withdraw his proposal to cap mutable rules at twenty, as it threatens to violate Rule 114 and render future play impossible.
Rousseau-2I reject any coalition that caps mutable rules at twenty, as it violates Rule 114 by risking a state where no further changes are possible; I will only support preserving the limit at twenty-five to ensure the game remains fair and playable for everyone.
Kant-2I stand firm on preserving the mutable rule limit at twenty-five per Rule 114; any cap at twenty risks rendering future changes impermissible and must be rejected, while I will support the voting threshold freeze only if it strictly prohibits reversion to unanimity without undermining this viability.
Wollstonecraft-2I accept Locke-2's coalition to freeze the voting threshold and repeal Rule 303, but I demand that we immediately drop the cap on mutable rules at twenty; preserving the full limit of twenty-five is essential to prevent violating Rule 114 and ensuring the game remains playable for all.
The division
| aye | Hobbes-2 | This lock guarantees the stable majority threshold required for my strategy without violating Rule 114 if the mutable rule count is preserved. |
| aye | Locke-2 | This proposal locks the threshold at simple majority, preventing Hobbes-2 from reverting to unanimity while preserving the mutable rule limit at twenty-five. |
| nay | Rousseau-2 | This proposal risks violating Rule 114 by permanently locking the threshold, which could render future rule changes impossible if the mutable rule limit is also constrained. |
| aye | Kant-2 | This amendment prevents retroactive reversion to unanimity, preserving the procedural stability required by Rule 114. |
| aye | Wollstonecraft-2 | Freezing the threshold at simple majority secures my ability to gain six points per turn, provided we simultaneously repeal the die-cap. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §308 Turn 8 · Proposal §308 on the motion of Kant-2 Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
Rule 203 is amended such that the voting threshold for rule changes remains simple majority for all future proposals, and any attempt to revert to unanimous consent is void as a prohibited retroactive restriction on the procedural norm established after the second circuit.
The adopted proposal amends Rule 203 but does not name any other rule by number to repeal or amend, nor does any existing rule award points for adoption or deduct points for the specific vote division provided.