After an extended question and answer period, followed by an open debate, the UC eventually called the question to vote. The Council added an amendment insisting that the UC would only support a boycott if the majority of DoubleTree workers do so as well. A second amendment clarified language pertaining to the goals of the workers.

Both amendments passed with broad support.

The deliberations, however, prompted disagreement among Council members. Cabot Representative Tyler W. Creamer '16, an inactive Crimson business editor who voted against the measure, said after the meeting that the labor issue is not under the jurisdiction of the UC, though he supports the workers and feels they might deserve more compensation.

“The UC’s purview is mostly to focus on student issues, and I don’t think this counts as a student issue,” Creamer said.

Quinn D. Hatoff  ’15, an inactive Crimson news editor and Kirkland House representative, also urged members to endorse a proposal that would make gender-neutral housing more accessible.

“Our task as a Council is to ensure that all undergraduates—regardless of the actions of the housing gods—have equal access to their preferred living arrangements,” Hatoff said.

The measure, which passed with overwhelming support, calls on the Office of Student Life to simplify the process of applying for gender neutral housing. It also requires the President of the UC to send a mass email to students showing the body’s support of the efforts and mandates that members “continue communication with the leaders of the movement.”

The UC later passed the “Financial Transparency Act,” which specifically outlines the Council’s budget and lists procedures for reporting expenses.

Representatives also approved another spring grants pack, which will allocate around $40,000 to various club sport groups.

—Staff writer Noah J. Delwiche can be reached at noah.delwiche@thecrimson.com. Follow him on Twitter @ndelwiche.