Which process allows adoption of a minor amendment by unanimous consent when all members agree?

• A. Motion to Amend
• B. Voice Vote
• C. Unanimous Consent
• D. Ruling

Answer: (C)

Unanimous consent is a fast way to approve a minor amendment when everyone agrees. It works by the chair (or a member) asking if there is any objection to adopting the amendment by unanimous consent. If no one objects, the amendment is adopted without a formal motion, debate, or vote. If any member objects, you don’t have unanimous consent and you revert to the normal process (a motion to amend, followed by debate and a vote). A motion to amend requires a formal proposal and voting, a voice vote is a method of voting rather than a consent to proceed without objection, and a ruling is the chair deciding a point of order, not adopting an amendment.