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S.O.180 Divisions - procedure for division

180. When a division has been called for:
      1. The Speaker shall order the division bells to be rung for 4 minutes.
      2. Members present shall be seated " Ayes to the right and Noes to the left of the Chair.
      3. After the time has expired the Speaker shall order the doors to be locked.
      4. The Speaker shall put the question.
      5. The Speaker shall appoint two tellers for each side.
      6. Tellers may not decline to be appointed unless excused by the Speaker.
      7. In the event of the tellers not agreeing, other tellers shall be appointed until there is agreement.
      8. After counting the votes the tellers shall hand up the lists, signed by them, to the Speaker who shall declare the result of the division.
      9. No Member shall enter or leave the Chamber until after the doors are unlocked.

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