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debate. After the commencement of the roll call, it is too late to ask to be excused from voting. The yeas and nays cannot be ordered in committee of the whole [§ 32].

39. Motions Requiring More than a Majority Vote.* [Where no rule to the contrary is adopted, a majority vote of the assembly, when a quorum [§ 43] is present, is sufficient for the adoption of any motion, except for the suspension of a rule, which can only be done by general consent, or unanimously. Congress requires a two-thirds vote for only the motions to suspend and to amend the Rules, to take up business out of its proper order, and to make a special order [see note to § 37].] The following motions shall require a two-thirds vote for their adoption, as the right of discussion, and the right to have the rules enforced, should not be abridged by a mere majority:

An Objection to the Consideration of a Question .............. § 15. To Take up a Question out of its proper order ................ § 13. To Suspend the Rules ......................................... § 18. The Previous Question ........................................ § 20. To Close or Limit Debate ..................................... § 37. To Amend the Rules (requires previous notice also) ........... § 43. To Make a special order ...................................... § 13.

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