This does not necessarily mean that every member of the body voted in favour of the proposal. [9] This may mean that members who feel that it would be pointless to object to a question would simply give in. [9] Unanimous agreement can sometimes be expected when the President believes that no one would object if he formally requested it. [16] For example, if it is obvious that the members of an assembly are listening to a speaker who has exceeded the deadlines of the debate but is about to end, the Chair may authorize the speaker to continue without interruption. [16] In non-legislative advisory bodies that operate in accordance with Robert`s regulatory rules, unanimous approval is often used to expedite the consideration of uncontested applications. [6] [7] [8] It is sometimes used simply as a time-saving device, especially at the end of the session. .