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Postby Cosara » Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:34 pm

Gallup wrote:
Vietnam wrote:No.

And we're tied again.

What exactly does the bill do?
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Postby Estope » Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:37 pm

I vote NO for the Senatorial Limitation Act
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Postby Azurand » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:26 pm

I hereby vote nay on the Senatorial Limitation Act.
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Postby Benomia » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:27 pm

I honestly think this is going to tie.
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Postby TaQud » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:36 pm

What does the Approval rating to be for an act or bill to pass? (is it 51%?)
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Postby Priory Academy USSR » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:36 pm

TaQud wrote:What does the Approval rating to be for an act or bill to pass? (is it 51%?)


I believe it is 50%+1 vote.
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Postby Benomia » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:38 pm

TaQud wrote:What does the Approval rating to be for an act or bill to pass? (is it 51%?)


Theoretically, it would be 50.(0)1, but because that's not logically possible it would just be anything above 50%. So let's just say 50.000000000000000000000000000000001%.
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Postby Vazdania » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:40 pm

Benomia wrote:
TaQud wrote:What does the Approval rating to be for an act or bill to pass? (is it 51%?)


Theoretically, it would be 50.(0)1, but because that's not logically possible it would just be anything above 50%. So let's just say 50.000000000000000000000000000000001%.

in most cases its 50% +1 vote
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Postby Benomia » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:41 pm

Vazdania wrote:
Benomia wrote:
Theoretically, it would be 50.(0)1, but because that's not logically possible it would just be anything above 50%. So let's just say 50.000000000000000000000000000000001%.

in most cases its 50% +1 vote


That's basically the same thing I said, just not as mathematic.
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Postby Vazdania » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:47 pm

Benomia wrote:
Vazdania wrote:in most cases its 50% +1 vote


That's basically the same thing I said, just not as mathematic.

exactly :twisted:
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Postby The State of Czecho-Slovakia » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:54 pm

This is a mess .:palm: With the contentious nature of this bill, and given what I've heard about the Senatorial replacement procedure, and how it differs from the current procedure, I almost regret supporting this bill. Mind you, I still like the idea of a capped Senate. But given this bill is so controversial that it threatens to be stuck at a tie, I want to become the first Senator to say the following:

I move to suspend voting on this bill, and move it back to the Coffee Shop, for revision; or until the Senate has adopted a formal procedure to deal with the tie condition.
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Postby Aeken » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:55 pm

The State of Czecho-Slovakia wrote:This is a mess .:palm: With the contentious nature of this bill, and given what I've heard about the Senatorial replacement procedure, and how it differs from the current procedure, I almost regret supporting this bill. Mind you, I still like the idea of a capped Senate. But given this bill is so controversial that it threatens to be stuck at a tie, I want to become the first Senator to say the following:

I move to suspend voting on this bill, and move it back to the Coffee Shop, for revision; or until the Senate has adopted a formal procedure to deal with the tie condition.

I second that motion, Senator.

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Postby Aquitayne » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:58 pm

Aeken wrote:
The State of Czecho-Slovakia wrote:This is a mess .:palm: With the contentious nature of this bill, and given what I've heard about the Senatorial replacement procedure, and how it differs from the current procedure, I almost regret supporting this bill. Mind you, I still like the idea of a capped Senate. But given this bill is so controversial that it threatens to be stuck at a tie, I want to become the first Senator to say the following:

I move to suspend voting on this bill, and move it back to the Coffee Shop, for revision; or until the Senate has adopted a formal procedure to deal with the tie condition.

I second that motion, Senator.


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Postby The State of Czecho-Slovakia » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:59 pm

Oh good. Mind you I support this Bills sentiments wholeheartedly, but when a bill garners a war of ties, especially when there are 3-4 hrs (correct me if I'm wrong) left in it's life, then you know it needs more revision.

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Postby Maklohi Vai » Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:01 pm

Senators, I would like to ask for your proposed changes to this bill before you table voting. It is senseless to suspend voting if you do not have a plan.
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Postby Soldati Senza Confini » Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:03 pm

Maklohi Vai wrote:Senators, I would like to ask for your proposed changes to this bill before you table voting. It is senseless to suspend voting if you do not have a plan.


I agree with the senator. This seems more like a pathetic attempt at filibustering rather than an actual motion for change and revision.
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Postby Vazdania » Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:03 pm

Aquitayne wrote:
Aeken wrote:I second that motion, Senator.


Thirded, Senators.

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Postby Vazdania » Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:04 pm

Soldati senza confini wrote:
Maklohi Vai wrote:Senators, I would like to ask for your proposed changes to this bill before you table voting. It is senseless to suspend voting if you do not have a plan.


I agree with the senator. This seems more like a pathetic attempt at filibustering rather than an actual motion for change and revision.

Fifth it and we can vote to suspend.
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Postby Ziegenhain » Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:05 pm

Vazdania wrote:
Aquitayne wrote:
Thirded, Senators.

Fourthed.



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Postby Irredento » Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:06 pm

Ziegenhain wrote:
Vazdania wrote:Fourthed.



Fifthed.


Sixthed. Just to, you know, make sure and stuff.

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