Right after a voice vote or a vote by show of hands

Member:

Division.

Chair:

A division is called for; a standing vote will now be taken. The question is on the adoption of the motion to _________________________________

Those in favor of the motion, please stand. [Pause] Please be seated. Those opposed to the motion, please stand. [Pause] Please be seated

The affirmative has it, the motion is adopted, we will [state the effect of the vote] and the next business in order is . . .

or

The negative has it, the motion is lost and [state the effect of the motion].

RULES FOR THE DIVISION OF THE ASSEMBLY:

• Does not need a second
• Is not debatable
• Is not amendable
• Required on the demand of one member