Adopting the new proposal would increase the voice of the alumni in the conduct of university affairs. Adopting the proposal would allow passage of constitutional changes without the general council's approval. The proposal will take effect only if it receives the senate's unanimous support. Any of the university's alumni can fill any one of the twenty seats on the senate.
The university' s constitution defines the powers of two governing bodies. The general council, which currently retains authority over constitutional matters, consists of all the university' s living alumni. The twenty-member senate decides routine matters by majority vote. A new proposal suggests making a unanimous vote in the senate sufficient to change the constitution.
If the statements above are true, which of the following must follow on the basis of them?