Curia Session II 195 B.C.

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

Nudges the Senator nearest him

“Guess he’s vetoing absences now too!”

[Gaius Cassius Vecellinus]

The Censor, having been referenced by other Magistrates, rises.

Consuls and Conscript fathers,

I would suggest that we continue the process of voting by division of the Senate members until we reach a conclusion; once we are in possession of the knowledge of who the Senate is in majority favor for each Propraetorship we can move to another stage of discussion.

At this stage it is unproductive to assume that this or that individual will pursue any given course of action; Consul Aurelius Cotta specifically has already expressed his interest in finding out the results of the Senate's vote, I second him in this regard.

If, upon the conclusion of such a vote, Consul Aurelius Cotta or Consul Decius Bellicus decides that a veto is warranted we may still have the productive outcome that at least a senatus auctoritas (will of the Senate) will have been produced.

At the current pace of voting I foresee that we can reach a conclusion shortly, as such I request those who have yet to vote to do so.

Lastly, we must keep in mind that, when addressing each other, we are all members of the Senate of the Roman Republic and some of us have been elected by the People of Rome; a level of decorum is not only suggested, but necessary.

I yield the floor.

[admin]

The Plebeian Tribunes make it known that if the Senate does not come to a determination of governors, they shall convene the Plebeian Council and determine it instead.

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

The Censor, having been referenced by other Magistrates, rises.

Consuls and Conscript fathers,

I would suggest that we continue the process of voting by division of the Senate members until we reach a conclusion; once we are in possession of the knowledge of who the Senate is in majority favor for each Propraetorship we can move to another stage of discussion.

At this stage it is unproductive to assume that this or that individual will pursue any given course of action; Consul Aurelius Cotta specifically has already expressed his interest in finding out the results of the Senate's vote, I second him in this regard.

If, upon the conclusion of such a vote, Consul Aurelius Cotta or Consul Decius Bellicus decides that a veto is warranted we may still have the productive outcome that at least a senatus auctoritas (will of the Senate) will have been produced.

At the current pace of voting I foresee that we can reach a conclusion shortly, as such I request those who have yet to vote to do so.

Lastly, we must keep in mind that, when addressing each other, we are all members of the Senate of the Roman Republic and some of us have been elected by the People of Rome; a level of decorum is not only suggested, but necessary.

I yield the floor.

We await the presiding magistrate’s decision to proceed with bated breath, Honoured Censor

[Hostus Lucretius Tricipitinus]

Lucretius Tricipitinus sat with the most disapproving glare regarding the decorum of the proceedings.

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

Decius Bellicus rises back to his feet, sharing a quiet joke with some around him

"Please proceed with the division as requested, it seems that some of you have already begun to do this."

[Gaius Cassius Vecellinus]

OOC: Results will be posted in about one hour; if you have yet to vote, now is an excellent time to do so.

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

Aye - Propraetor of Sicily - Marcus Silvius Pastor
Aye - Propraetor of Sardinia et Corsica - Proculus Lucius Regulus
Aye - Propraetor of Hispania Citerior - Gaius Quinctilius Varus
Aye - Proconsul of Hispania Ulterior - Amulius Valerius Marius

[Gaius Cassius Vecellinus]

The Censor rises and announces the result.

Conscript fathers,

The division of the Senate has resulted in the following:

For Propraetor of Sicily:

A. Valerius Marius, 6 votes
Supporters:
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo,
Lucretius Tricipitinus,
Decius Bellicus,
Gaius Cassius Vecellinus,
Allectus Fabius Maximus
Titus Furius Pavo

M. Silvius Pastor, 6 votes
Supporters:
Gaius Quinctilius Varus,
M. Silvius Pastor,
Caesonius Tacitus,
Aurelius Cotta,
Proculus Lucius Regulus
Gaius Claudius Nero

M. Claudius Marcellus, 1 vote
Supporters:
Amulius Valerius Marius

For Propraetor of Sardinia et Corsica:

P. Lucius Regulus, 13 votes
Supporters:
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo
Lucretius Tricipitinus
Decius Bellicus
Gaius Cassius Vecellinus
Allectus Fabius Maximus
Titus Furius Pavo
Amulius Valerius Marius
Gaius Quinctilius Varus
M. Silvius Pastor
Senator Caesonius Tacitus's proxy
Aurelius Cotta
Proculus Lucius Regulus
Gaius Claudius Nero

For Propraetor of Hispania Citerior:

A. Fabius Maximus, 2 votes
Supporters:
Lucretius Tricipitinus
Decius Bellicus

Gaius Quinctilius Varus, 3 votes
Supporters:
Caesonius Tacitus
Aurelius Cotta
Gaius Claudius Nero

M. Claudius Marcellus, 6 votes
Supporters:
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo
Allectus Fabius Maximus
Titus Furius Pavo
Gaius Quinctilius Varus
M. Silvius Pastor
Proculus Lucius Regulus

M. Silvius Pastor, 2 votes
Supporters:
Gaius Cassius Vecellinus
Amulius Valerius Marius

For Propraetor of Hispania Ulterior:

A. Valerius Marius, 5 votes
Supporters:
Aurelius Cotta
Gaius Claudius Nero
Gaius Quinctilius Varus
M. Silvius Pastor
Amulius Valerius Marius

A. Valerius Marius and Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo, 2 votes
Supporters:
Caesonius Tacitus
Proculus Lucius Regulus

G. Domitius Corbulo, 6 votes
Supporters:
Lucretius Tricipitinus
Decius Bellicus
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo
Allectus Fabius Maximus
Titus Furius Pavo
Gaius Cassius Vecellinus

Turning towards the presiding magistrate, the Censor addresses him.

It remains thus up to the Consuls to, in-between themselves, sort out the tie for the Propraetorship of Sicily or, should that prove impossible, resort to the augurs.

As for the other propraetorships, I recommend that we will respect the will of the plurality of Senators who have cast their vote; Rome needs the peace and tranquility that only governors, nominated by the Senate, can provide.

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

Decius Bellicus rises from his seat, nodding his head in grave thanks to the Censor

"Conscript fathers, honored Censor, the will of the Senate has been heard, and it has been heard clear.

I submit to the body the approval of the following appointments for magistrates of our provinces.

Proconsul of Sicily A. Valerius Marius
Propraetor of Sardinia et Corsica P. Lucius Regulus
Propraetor of Hispania Citerior M. Claudius Marcellus
Propraetor of Hispania Ulterior G. Domitius Corbulo

Decius Bellicus pauses, turning to face towards his Co-Consul

"That is of course, unless the Co-Consul plans to veto the will of the Senate?"