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Do votes have to be taken in a certain order?

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When voting on a motion can the chair ask for those Against first, then Abstenstions, then those For, instead of For/Against/Abstains?
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It is certainly unconventional, but unless the standing orders specifically direct how votes should be taken, then it appears that it would matter for the chairman's discretion.
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