say No. The ayes have it and the question is laid on the table.
Mr. E. I move "that this society organize a community singing school." [Seconded and stated.]
Mr. F. I move that debate be limited to speeches of three minutes each.[1] [Seconded and stated.]
Mr. G. I move to amend by striking out "speeches of three minutes each" and inserting "one speech of two minutes by any member." [Seconded and stated.]
Mr. H. I move to amend the amendment by striking out "any" and inserting "each." [Seconded, stated, put, and adopted. Amendment as amended put and adopted, and finally the motion to limit debate is put.][2]
Pres. The question is on the motion "that debate be limited to one speech of two minutes by each member." As many as are in favor of the motion say Aye. Those opposed say No. There being less than two-thirds in the affirmative———
Mr. E [interrupting from his seat]. Division.
Pres. A division is called for. As many as are in favor of the motion to limit debate will rise. Be seated. Those opposed will rise. Be seated. The chair is in doubt. As many as are in favor of the motion limiting debate will rise and stand until counted.
