MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS

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MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS	A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS seeks to get a quorum. It is offered when a live quorum fails to obtain a majority. A majority vote on the motion proves the presence of a quorum. The Sergeant-at-Arms is involved in name only.	Senate

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MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS

A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS seeks to get a quorum.

It is offered when a live quorum fails to obtain a majority.

A majority vote on the motion proves the presence of a quorum. The Sergeant-at-Arms is involved in name only.

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