[Footnote 29:] The mover and seconder, if they do not speak to the question, at the time when the motion is made and seconded, have the same right with other members to address the assembly.] [Return to text]
In the House of Commons, England, ever since the Irish Parliamentary Party proved strong enough to combat with the Opposition by obstructing all bills in the endeavor to procure ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland there has been nothing but turmoil over every bill proposed; to stop this the ‘Government Party’ passed a rule which was applied whenever obstruction or debate was carried too far; this was called ‘Cloture.’ It is used as a ‘gag’ law, as when ‘Cloture’ is moved every thing or motion is subordinated to the motion in favor of which ‘Cloture’ was applied.”—Ed.
—Also see [note on page 163].] [Return to text]
[Footnote 31:] The words, as written down, may be amended, so as to conform to what the assembly thinks to be the truth.] [Return to text]
[Footnote 32:] Mr. Hatsell, in England, and Mr. Jefferson, in this country.] [Return to text]
[Footnote 33:] Mr. Jefferson (§ 17) lays it down, that “disorderly words are not to be noticed till the member has finished his speech.” But in this, he is contradicted by Hatsell, as well as by the general practice of legislative bodies.] [Return to text]
CHAPTER XIII.
OF THE QUESTION.
[233]. When any proposition is made to a deliberative assembly, it is called a motion; when it is stated or propounded to the assembly, for their acceptance or rejection, it is denominated a question; and, when [p125] ]adopted, it becomes the order, resolution, or vote, of the assembly.