Would it be out of order to make a motion requesting a recount given that one of the candidates had dropped out before the ballots were tallied . Is, thehort answer chair does not know. More nuanced answer is he does not know, but he will seek consultation. Ording to our bylaws [inaudible] point of order. Order as a point of well, please. From whom . Please identify yourself. Jeffrey neal. California delegation. While serving as acting chair at the time, the candidate was asked the question about whether or not the withdrawal of a candidate would affect the vote in place that had already started. He said no, it would not. I do not believe there is any position where at this point you can change the ruling of the chair at that time without some type of a motion to reconsider. That is my impression, i think that you are right. I try to seek some sort of guidance from the parliamentarian because im frequently wrong. Seeking recognition for a privileged motion . We do have someone waiting