A013 Amending HoD Rule of Order XIV [Recording Vote Totals in the Journal]
This resolution was referred from the 80th General Convention. It was proposed by Deputy Nathan Brown and endorsed by Mr. Adam Hamilton-Ferguson and Mr. Richard Pryor; listed as 2022-D021; and referred to Legislative Committee 01 - Rules of Order/HoD.
Under our current rules, there is no requirement that vote totals be reported in the Journal. While the totals of votes by orders are recorded, other votes are not, and I can not find any specific requirement concerning reporting votes by orders. Oftentimes, General Convention evolves on issues, and it is useful to see the progression of the House's senses on an issue when determining how to proceed in future. I also believe it is important that the journal contains a complete record of vote totals, since this information is easily obtained with our recorded vote system or by records from votes by orders.
Explanation
This resolution was referred from the 80th General Convention. It was proposed by Deputy Nathan Brown and endorsed by Mr. Adam Hamilton-Ferguson and Mr. Richard Pryor; listed as 2022-D021; and referred to Legislative Committee 01 - Rules of Order/HoD.
Under our current rules, there is no requirement that vote totals be reported in the Journal. While the totals of votes by orders are recorded, other votes are not, and I can not find any specific requirement concerning reporting votes by orders. Oftentimes, General Convention evolves on issues, and it is useful to see the progression of the House's senses on an issue when determining how to proceed in future. I also believe it is important that the journal contains a complete record of vote totals, since this information is easily obtained with our recorded vote system or by records from votes by orders.