Note that red-backed cards are negative votes which are clearly identifiable as such, even face down. After the thirty seconds have elapsed, all the cards played are turned over. If a majority are not court cards or jokers, the motion passes. Otherwise it fails. If the motions fails, there is no payout and no costs are levied.
Discussion moves on to the next item.
If the next agenda card is face down, it is now turned face up. The three minute negotiating session starts, and play proceeds as in 5-7 above.