The oligarchy of hive only believe in might equal right. Their might. Their right. Stake weight is king. He or group with the most stake rules. Everyone else are peasants. With sycophantic "nobles" protecting them as well. You know, "the club". We know who they are.
In other words, you make it it into a vote, but THEY will choose the final outcome regardless with their vote.
The question is, can the rest of hive gather and organize thwir vote to counter theirs? Or are they scared their content will undergo DV if they do?
Fear is on their side. And people scare easily.