missible; if, however, there was confusion in the assembly so that the member desiring to raise the question could not be heard, the fact that he had risen and endeavored to secure recognition saves all rights.
33. The form is, “Mr. Chairman, I rise to a point of order.” The speaker, if any, should remain silent until the point of order is decided. ([1]Note to 34.) The member making the point is then asked by the chair to state his point of order, which he does. After the member states his point, the chair, with or without debate (at the option of the chair), decides whether the point is, or is not, well taken. This decision is subject to an appeal to the assembly. The chair is not compelled to give the reason for his decision, but he may do so to satisfy the member or the assembly.
- ↑ Note—Some authorities hold that the speaker, if any, should be seated; but as this would be practically yielding the floor before the decision of the chair, and might be so construed by the chairman and members, it is deemed sufficient if the member remains standing and silent until the point is decided.
