Rule of Order 13: Appeal from the Decision of the Presiding Office

Debate on an appeal is limited to 2 minutes of debate by the maker of the appeal, followed by 2 minutes of debate by the Presiding Officer. This debate time may be extended by a majority vote of the Senate. At this point, either the Presiding Officer shall sustain the appeal or a vote shall be made on the appeal with the Presiding Officer stating “All those in favor of sustaining the appeal.” To be sustained, the appeal must be sustained by a majority of voting members.