A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the results of the voting.
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What action should take place ager the announcement of the results of the vote?
A tap of the gavel should follow the announcement of the results of the vote.
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What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?
A tie vote means that a motion is lost, assuming the motion requires a majority vote.
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What is the purpose of the motion to lay on the table?
The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of business.
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Is the motion to lay on the table debatable and amendable?
The motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendable.
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What happens to a pending amendment if the main motion is tabled?
When a main motion is tabled, all amendments and other motions belonging to it are always tabled.
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What is the purpose of the previous question?
The purpose of the previous question is to terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter and to secure an immediate vote.
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When the previous question is called for without qualifications, to what question does it apply?
If the previous question is called for without qualifications, only the immediately pending question is affected.
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What vote is necessary to call the previous question?
A two-thirds vote is necessary to call the previous question.
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When may a vote on the previous question be reconsidered?
A vote on the previous question may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending question or questions.
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What is the correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a commitee?
The correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee is:
"I move that we refer the motion that ...to a committee."
or
"to a committee consisting of..."
or
"to the standing committee on..."
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When may an amendment be offered to a motion?
A member may offer an amendment to an amendable motion after the chair states the question and recognizes the member.
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What is the proper terminology to use in stating an amendment?
The proper terminology to use in stating an amendment is:
"I move to amend the main motion by..."
or
"I move to amend the amendment by..."
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Is the motion to amend debatable and amendable?
The motion to amend is debatable when the motion to which it applies is debatable; only an amendment of the first rank is amendable.
300
What is the purpose of rising to a point of order?
The purpose of rising to a point of order is to enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation of the rules or mistake in procedure.
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Does a point of order require a second?
A point of order does not require a second.
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Is it proper for the president to call a member out of order?
The president is duty bound to enforce correct rules of procedure and should call members out of order when they are in error.
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What is the purpose of an appeal?
The purpose of an appeal is to obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the presiding officer has made a decision.
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Does an appeal require members to gain recognition before speaking?
An appeal does not require recognition before speaking.
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What happens if the vote on an appeal results in a tie?
If the vote on an appeal results in a tie, the chair is sustained.
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What vote is required to pass an appeal?
A majority vote or tie vote is required to sustain the chair.
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Is an appeal debatable and amendable?
An appeal is debatable except in cases where it relates to indecorum, priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking. An appeal is unamendable.
500
What is the purpose of suspending the standing rules?
The purpose of suspending the standing rules is to permit the chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules.
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Is the motion to suspend debatable and amendable?
The motion to suspend is undebatable and unamendable.
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May a rule be suspended by unanimous (general) consent? If so explain.
Unanimous (General) Consent may be used to suspend a rule. This may be done by the chair stating, "Shall we by Unanimous Consent sup end the standing rule of this chapter that..."