Advanced Motions
This motion is used to temporarily stop debate on a specific topic, allowing delegates to revisit it later.
What is “Motion to table the topic” or “Motion to suspend debate”?
You believe the Chair miscounted a vote — which point should you raise?
What is “Point of order”?
This list determines the sequence of speakers in formal debate.
What is “The general speakers’ list”?
The Chair must do this before recognizing any delegate to speak.
What is “Open the floor to motions or speeches”?
You’ve run out of time in the current session, but haven’t voted yet. What must you motion to do first thing next session?
What is “Motion to resume debate”?
When debate time is running out, a delegate can use this motion to shorten each speaker’s time on the list.
What is “Motion to limit speaking time”?
You’re unsure which motions are in order during voting block — what point do you raise?
What is “Point of inquiry”?
If delegates want faster, more focused discussion, they should motion for this type of caucus.
What is “A moderated caucus”?
Two motions are on the floor: one to adjourn debate, one for a moderated caucus. Which takes precedence?
What is “The motion to adjourn debate”?
Another delegate interrupts you mid-speech without recognition. What should the Chair do?
What is “Call the delegate to order”?
This motion allows a delegate to reopen debate on a resolution that has already been voted on.
What is “Motion to reconsider”?
The speaker’s microphone cuts out and you can’t hear. You politely raise this point.
What is “Point of personal privilege”?
During an unmoderated caucus, what should delegates be doing?
What is “Collaborating, drafting resolutions, and negotiating informally”?
If a delegate says, “Motion to adjourn the meeting” before the voting procedure, how should the Chair rule?
What is “Out of order”?
A draft resolution has multiple sponsors. One wants to withdraw. What’s required procedurally?
What is “Unanimous consent of all sponsors or a motion to amend the sponsors”?
This motion can be used to change the speaking order on the general speakers’ list.
What is “Motion to reorder the speakers’ list”?
A delegate says something factually incorrect during their speech. Can you use a Point of Order?
What is “No — Points of Order only address procedure, not content.”
A delegate speaks past their time limit. What can another delegate do procedurally?
What is “Raise a Point of Order”?
A delegate challenges your ruling. What is the correct next step?
What is “Take a vote on whether to sustain or overturn the Chair’s decision”?
During voting, a delegate leaves the room. Can they vote later?
What is “No — absent delegates cannot vote retroactively.”
You’ve just voted on a draft resolution, but the results are unclear. What motion should a delegate make to clarify the count?
What is “Motion for a division of the house” (roll call vote)?
True or False: You can raise a Point of Personal Privilege while someone is speaking.
What is True (if it concerns audibility or comfort).
A delegate wants to propose a caucus about a specific subtopic. What key information must they include in their motion?
What is “Type, total time, speaking time (if moderated), and purpose/topic”?
You’re the Chair, and a delegate moves for a 20-minute unmoderated caucus. You believe it’s too long. What should you do?
What is “suggest an amendment (e.g., 10 minutes)”?
Your committee passes a resolution by a narrow vote. Another delegate argues the majority requirement was misunderstood. What motion might they use?
What is “Motion to reconsider the vote”?