When appealing a ruling by the chair regarding an amendment, how should the appeal question be phrased?

The phrasing “As many as are in favor of sustaining the chair's decision, say 'aye.'” is correct because it properly follows parliamentary procedure for signaling support or opposition to a ruling made by the chair. In parliamentary practice, an appeal is considered a formal way for members to express their disagreement with a ruling.

When the question is phrased in this manner, it clearly indicates that a voice vote is being called for, inviting members to show their support for sustaining the chair's decision. This approach provides a clear method by which the assembly can easily express their will. Members respond with “aye” if they agree with sustaining the chair, while dissenters can express their disagreement in a discernible and structured manner.

In contrast, other options do not effectively facilitate the voting process as aligned with standard parliamentary procedure. For example, simply asking, "Does anyone wish to sustain the chair?" does not clearly frame a question for a vote. Instead, it creates ambiguity about the desired response from the assembly. Likewise, "Shall we uphold the chair's ruling?" sounds more like a discussion question than an explicit call for a vote, which might lead to confusion about how to respond. Meanwhile, "Who supports the chair's decision?" lacks the