Division

(1) In a division the Clerk shall call each Senator’s name separately and such Senator shall indicate how he desires to vote. The Clerk shall thereupon record the vote accordingly. (2) Every Senator present, unless he expressly says that he declines to vote, shall record his vote either for the Ayes or the Noes. (3) The Clerk shall announce the number of Senators who have voted for, and of those who voted against, the proposal, and the number of Members who declined to vote. Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 45 (Decision of Questions), the President or other Senator presiding, or the Chairman in Committee of the whole Senate 136 Belize Constitution shall then, subject to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 8 (Quorum), declare the result of the division. (4) The Clerk shall enter in the Minutes of Proceedings the record of each Senator’s vote, and shall add a statement of the number and the names of all the Senators present who declined to vote. (5) If a Senator states that he voted in error or that his vote has been counted wrongly, he may claim to have his vote altered provided that such claim is made as soon as the Clerk has announced the numbers and before the Chair has declared the result of the division. Upon such claim being made the President, or Chairman, at his sole discretion, shall either direct the Clerk to alter that Senator’s vote or direct that a fresh division be held. Bills.