Subsidiary Motions
This motion sends a main motion to a smaller group for study.
What is Refer to a Committee?
This motion ends the meeting.
What is Adjourn?
This motion is used when a member believes rules are being violated.
What is Point of Order?
This motion introduces new business to the chapter for discussion.
What is a Main Motion?
The number of votes needed to pass most motions.
What is Majority Vote?
This motion stops debate and forces an immediate vote.
What is Previous Question?
What is Recess?
This motion demand a more accurate vote after a voice vote.
What is Division of the Assembly?
This motion kills a main motion without a direct vote on its merits.
What is Postpone Indefinitely?
This vote requirement is needed to limit debate or suspend rules.
What is a Two-Thirds Vote?
This motion modifies wording or meaning of a main motion
What is Amend?
This motion allows a member to address an urgent comfort or rights issue.
What is Question of Privilege?
This motion asks the chair about correct parliamentary procedure.
What is Parliamentary Inquiry?
This motion stops discussion of the main motion and sets it for a meeting at a different time.
What is Postpone Definetly?
This vote is done by saying aye or nay to votes.
What is Voice Vote?