vote on all questions." (RONR 49:21, 7).

Informal discussions and motions may even be initiated by the chair (see footnote 4, 49:21). The chair of either small or large boards may only vote once (44:12), but if the chair of a small board withholds that vote until the mind of the house is known, the chair may vote to break or to cause a tie.

Exceptions

Some legislatures have abandoned the concept of a casting vote.

Australia

Some legislatures have a dual approach; for example, in the Australian Parliament:

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