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unanimous-consent agenda

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A quick definition of unanimous-consent agenda:

A unanimous-consent agenda is a list of things that a group of people need to vote on, but everyone agrees that they are not controversial and can be voted on quickly without debate. It helps the group get through their work faster and more efficiently. If someone objects to something on the list, they can speak up and it will be taken off the agenda for further discussion.

A more thorough explanation:

An unanimous-consent agenda is a list of business awaiting a deliberative assembly's vote that is not expected to be substantially opposed and is therefore scheduled for a vote without debate, or for automatic adoption unless a member objects. It is also known as a consent calendar or unanimous-consent calendar.

For example, a city council may have a long list of routine or noncontroversial matters to consider, such as approving minutes or renewing contracts. Instead of debating each item, they can use an unanimous-consent agenda to quickly and efficiently dispose of these matters. Every member has the right to object, but if no one objects, the items are automatically adopted.

Another example is a legislative committee that has reported out a list of bills for consideration by the entire legislature. If the bills are not controversial, they can be placed on an unanimous-consent agenda for a quick vote without debate.

The examples illustrate how an unanimous-consent agenda can be used to streamline the decision-making process for routine or noncontroversial matters, saving time and resources for the deliberative assembly.

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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
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