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§ 129
Suspension of the Rules.
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ferently, and is debatable if the question it is sought to divide is debatable.

129. When the motions for the division is made the mover should specify in his motion the manner in which he proposes to makes the division by stating the word with which each part ends; but since the last part must end with the last word of the motions or resolution, that ending should be included in the motion to divide. If the vote be in the affirmative each proposition created by the division must be acted upon separately (and in its turn, beginning with the first) and if debatable, each in its turn may be debated.

When the motion for the division has been rejected, and the object of the motion was to accept one proposition and reject another, then the desired object may be accomplished by the motion to strike out (113), or by offering a substitute (141).

SUSPENSION OF THE RULES.

130. When the rules of an assembly interfere with the speedy transaction of any

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