"R" motions
This motion means to place business in the hands of a committee
Refer
This P motion means to ask a question about business at hand
Point of Information
This motion means to modify or change a motion
Amend
This motion means to set the time for the next meeting
Fix the time to which to adjourn
This motion is the lowest ranking of all motions
Main Motion
This R motion means to bring back something that has been previously voted on
Reconsider
This P motion means to ask a question about parliamentary law
Parliamentary Inquiry
This motion means to verify the accuracy of a vote
Division of the assembly
This motion means to set a motion aside temporarily
Lay on the table
This motion has the highest precedence
Fix the time to which to adjourn
This R motion means to cancel a previous action or order
Rescind
This P motion means to kill a motion
Postpone Indefinitely
Division of a question
This motion means to bring back a previously tabled motion
Take from the table
This term refers to refusing to vote
Abstain
This R motion means to take a break
Recess
This P motion means to set aside a motion to a specific time
Postpone to a Certain Time
This motion means to end the meeting
Adjourn
This motion means to lengthen or shorten debate time
Limit or extend time for debate
This term refers to the minimum number of members required to have a meeting
Quorum
This R motion means to approve an action that has already taken place
Ratify
This motion means to enforce the rules of the organization
Point of Order
This motion means to secure a ruling from the group, not the presiding officer
Appeal
This motion means to follow the agenda
Call for the orders of the day
This term refers to being willing to consider a motion
Second