The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to adopt the resolution, Resolved, That High Schools should be maintained at public expense. Are you ready for the question?
Mr. Lissenden (obtaining the floor): I move to amend the resolution by striking out the word High.
Mr. Newton (rising): I second the motion.
The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the resolution by striking out the word High. So that the resolution, if amended, will be: Resolved, That schools should be maintained at public expense. Are you ready for the question? (Amendment debatable.) As many as favor the amendment say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. . . . The ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. The question now recurs on the amended resolution, Resolved, That schools should be maintained at public expense. Are you ready for the question? As many as are in favor say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The amended resolution is adopted.
