Making The Motion
While the motion is technically undebatable, a member can slip in a few explanatory remarks. E.g., after the chair asks, "Did you vote on the prevailing side on this question?" the member might reply, "Yes. I sensed that this unnecessary and costly proposition would pass, and so I intentionally voted with the prevailing side in order to qualify to move to reconsider and enter."
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