In putting the question the chair should make perfectly clear what the question is that the assembly is to decide. The vote should always be announced, as it is a necessary part of putting the question. The assembly is assumed not to know the result of the vote until announced by the chair, and the vote does not go into effect until announced. The ayes have it and the amendment is adopted. The chair should never neglect to state what is the business next in order after every vote is announced, nor to state the exact question before the assembly whenever a motion is made.
Much confusion is avoided thereby.
When a division is demanded a rising vote is taken. For further information on voting see 46 . Under each motion is given the form of putting the question whenever the form is peculiar. 1 Note 7.