rules of order

Using arcane rules of order, Republicans weaseled out of having any vote.

Jones and Pearson spoke on the House floor using bullhorns while they were not recognized to speak, which violated the chamber's "rules of order."

"The rules of order and conduct established by the stadium were not enforced," the statement read.

An attorney for the town, John J. Davis, said in a statement that the court’s decision “effectively warns local officials against enforcing even modest rules of order and decorum at public meetings.”

When he did show up to preside, Republican senators complained that he showed a lack of interest in learning the rules of order.