Mr. M [interrupting]. I appeal from the decision of the chair.
Pres. The only question involved in the decision of the chair is whether nominating by a committee and nominating by ballot are different forms of nominating. If they are, then one is germane to the other, and an amendment changing one form to the other is germane and in order. The case is so plain that the chair cannot entertain an appeal.[1] The question is on the amendment. [Chair states the question.] As many as are in favor of the amendment say Aye. Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and the amendment is adopted. The question is now on the motion, "that the alternates be nominated by a committee of three appointed by the chair and that they be elected by ballot. Are you ready for the question? [Motion adopted.]
Pres. The chair appoints Messrs. X, Y, and Z as the committee. They will please retire and be prepared to report as soon as possible.
[The committee retires to an adjacent room and confers and agrees on four persons to nominate as alternates. During its absence any other business may be transacted, or a recess may be taken for five min-
- ↑ The chair should not entertain an appeal from a decision to which there can be no two rational opinions. In this case there can be no two rational opinions as to whether nominating by a committee and nominating by ballot are two different forms of nominating. So if an appeal were made from a decision that the motion to commit is out of order when the motion to amend the motion to postpone is immediately pending, the chair should refuse to recognize it. If the chair abuses this power and refuses to entertain a legitimate appeal the proper course is to move a vote of censure of the chairman.
