All in favour?
Can I get a second?
Let's Give 'em something to talk about
Motion Sickness
How do I...
100
When voting on an adjournment this is the amount of votes required for the motion to pass.
What is the majority?
100
A second is not required for this type of concern about noise, temperature or other discomforts.
What is point of privilege?
100
When a point of order privilege is raised this type of discussion is not allowed.
What is debate?
100
The maker of the motion has first right to this if properly claimed.
What is the floor?
100
This is required in order to obtain the floor.
What is the attention and permission of the chair?
200
This number of votes is required to end a debate.
What is 2/3rds?
200
In order to complete a meeting a second is required for this type of motion.
What is a motion to adjourn?
200
This many votes are required to bring a debate to a close.
What is 2/3rds?
200
This is done when it's felt that a motion requires more study or information.
What is refer to committee?
200
When presenting committee reports this is not required.
What is a motion?
300
To resolve a point of privilege this individual decides if a vote is needed or not.
Who is the chair?
300
No second is required for this request for more data.
What is a point of information?
300
In order for discussion to happen, this standard parliamentary action must first be taken.
What is a motion?
300
This is done when it's felt that the membership needs more time to consider the question and it is postponed to a specific time.
What is postpone definitely?
300
Personalities and personal attacks are not appropriate while engaging in this activity on a motion.
What is debating?
400
This is what the chair states when they are ready to put the motion to a vote.
What is are you ready for the question?
400
A second is not required for this comment regarding a personal affront or procedural problem.
What is a point of order?
400
In order to speak in debate, a board member must first obtain this.
What is the floor?
400
This may be moved to stop discussion and force the vote.
What is the previous question?
400
This is the proper phrasing when a motion passes.
What is the ayes have it, the motion carries and is now in effect?
500
The three options the chair will ask for after the vote has been called.
What are those in favour, those opposed and all abstaining?
500
A second is required if you wish to do this to the agenda other than accept it.
What is change the order?
500
These three points are examples of times it is appropriate to interrupt the speaker.
What is point of privilege, point of order, and point of information?
500
This motion may be called when the membership needs a break.
What is a recess?
500
This is the correct phrasing if you wish to withdraw a motion.
What is I ask permission to withdraw my motion?
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