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Voting

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CHASE provides tools for conducting both procedural votes and substantive votes on resolutions.

Types of Votes​

Procedural Votes​

Used for motions and procedural matters:

  • Setting the agenda
  • Caucus motions
  • Closure of debate
  • Other procedural decisions

Procedural votes require a simple majority and delegates cannot abstain.

Substantive Votes​

Used for voting on resolutions and amendments:

  • Draft resolutions
  • Amendments
  • Other substantive matters

Substantive votes may allow abstentions based on conference rules.

Conducting a Vote​

1. Initiate Voting​

  1. Click "Enter Voting Procedure"
  2. The session state changes to Voting
  3. Delegates are notified that voting has begun

2. Choose Vote Type​

Select the appropriate method:

  • Placard Vote - Quick yes/no by raising placards
  • Roll Call Vote - Each delegation votes individually
  • Division of the House - Delegates physically separate

3. Placard Vote​

For quick procedural votes:

  1. Ask delegates to raise placards
  2. Count Yes and No votes
  3. Enter the totals in CHASE
  4. The system calculates the result

4. Roll Call Vote​

For substantive matters or when requested:

  1. Select "Roll Call Vote"
  2. The system displays each delegation in order
  3. As each is called, record their vote:
    • Yes
    • No
    • Abstain (if allowed)
    • Pass (to vote later)
  4. Call any delegations that passed
  5. The system tallies and announces the result

Recording Results​

After a vote:

  1. The result is automatically recorded
  2. Vote breakdowns are saved to session history
  3. Results can be displayed to the committee

Special Situations​

Motion to Divide the Question​

If granted:

  1. Create separate votes for each operative clause
  2. Conduct votes sequentially
  3. Combine results for final resolution adoption

Reconsideration​

If a motion to reconsider passes:

  1. The previous vote record is preserved
  2. A new vote is conducted
  3. Both results are recorded in history
Important

Always ensure the voting board is cleared before announcing official results. Confirm the count before declaring a motion passed or failed.