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When the previous question is moved by any member, all debate on the main question shall be suspended immediately and the presiding officer shall put the question in the following form: The previous question is moved on (specifying the motion on which the previous question is demanded). As many as are in favor of ordering the previous question will so indicate. If the majority assent, the affirmative has it, the previous question is ordered, and the presiding officer will proceed immediately to put to a vote the question on which the previous question is ordered. If less than the majority so indicates, the negative has it, the motion is lost, and the question reverts to the immediately pending question which is again open to debate and amendment as if the previous question had not been demanded.