And the first vote taken....

.... was in regard to whether to grant an advisory vote to "executive presbyters" or whatever they may be called locally) in session.  That would mean that we would be able to advise the body before each vote, as do Young Adults, Theological Students, Ecumenical Delegates and Mission Co-Workers.  Well, never mind. The vote was close the first time.  A division of the house was called, and by a slim margin the body voted that they did not wish to be advised by the EPs.  One of my colleagues tried to coordinate a mass walkout - just kidding!  But the will of the body has been expressed.  And so it goes!