quorum

“The three biggest weapons? Blanket opposition, quorum calls, and blocking unanimous consent — parliamentary guerrilla tactics that can slow, stall, and obstruct at every turn.”

Currently, councillors must attend meetings in person to be able to vote and contribute to a quorum.

It did not meet the quorum of 200 votes for counting.

Politically, Hezbollah has enough seats with its allies to thwart quorum in parliament even as many of its MPs have maintained a lower profile for fear of drawing Israeli fire.

After a quorum was finally established, Congress counted and certified the electoral vote on April 6, 1789.