During the discussion, numerous people stood to comment on their reasons for approving of the resolution. Many indicated that they believe that states should indeed retain the right to conduct their voting methods rather than being forced into a “one-size-fits-all” method dictated by the National Committee.

Members of the State Committee spoke about the fact that the vote was clearly too close to call and that the Chair did not heed the clear calls for division. According to Roberts Rules, the official protocol for meetings, the motion for division is not debatable, nor is it allowed to be ignored.