Illinois HR0025 amends House Rule 59 to change the vote requirement for the previous question motion.
Illinois HR0025 modifies House Rule 59 by changing the vote requirement for the previous question motion from unanimous consent or the affirmative vote of 60 members to the affirmative vote of 5 members. This rule governs when a motion for the previous question can be made and how it affects debate and voting. The change aims to streamline the legislative process by reducing the threshold for ending debate and proceeding to a vote.
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