Parliamentary Procedure
S = requires a second
D = requires discussion
A = permits amendment
I = may interrupt speaker
M = requires a majority
N = no vote required
C = chair
2/3 = two-thirds vote required
R = reconsideration permitted
S = second NOT required
etc.
"INCIDENTAL MOTIONS"
Parliamentary inquiry S D A N R I
Point of order S D A C R I
Appeal from chair's decision S D A M R
Division of assembly S D A N R
Suspend the rules S D A 2/3 R
Modify or withdraw motion S D A M R
Divide a motion S D A M R
Point of information S D A N R
Create a blank S D A M R
Object to consideration S D A 2/3 R
"PRIVILEGED MOTIONS"
13 To fix time to which to adjourn S D A M R
12 To adjourn S D A M R
11 To take a recess S D A M R
10 Question of Privilege S D A N R I
9 Call for the Order of the Day S D A N R I
"SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS"
8 To table S D A M R
7 To close debate (call question) S D A 2/3 R
6 To modify debate S D A 2/3 R
5 To postpone to a certain time S D A M R
4 To refer to committee S D A M R
3 To amend S D A M R
2 To postpone indefinitely S D A M R (+ only)
"MAIN MOTION"
1 Main Motion S D A M R
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