‘We’re not quorate,’ said the ruddy-faced farmer. ‘Very well,’ she said. ‘All in favour of reducing the quorum under these exceptional circumstances, and sacking Mr Higgins from the committee, say, “Aye.”’ There was a chorus of ‘Aye’s and one, ‘Well, of all the—’ ‘Motion carried. Thank you for your service, Mr Higgins. Now . . . moving the show?’ Another chorus of ‘Aye’s and one, ‘To the devil with the lot of you.’ The motion was carried and Mr Higgins stalked off.
That's one way to vote someone off a committee! ;)
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