Motions

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Motions are listed in the order of their rank, with the highest ranking at the top.
After a motion has been stated by the chair and is pending, only higher ranking
motions are in order. 

Fix the time to which to adjourn …………S, A, M
Adjourn…………………………………………..S, M
Recess…………………………………………….S, A, M
Raise a Question of Privilege
Call for the Orders of the Day 

Lay on the Table……………………………….S, M
Previous Question (close debate)………..S, 2/3
Limit or Extend Limits of Debate………..S, A, 2/3
Postpone to a Certain Time………………..S, D, A, M
Commit or Refer………………………………S, D, A, M
Amend……………………………………………S, D, A, M
Postpone Indefinitely (kill)………………..S, D, M 

S: requires a second
D: is debatable
A: can be amended
M: requires a majority vote
2/3: requires a 2/3 vote 

1. Member rises and addresses the chair.
2. Chair recognizes member.
3. Member makes motion.
4. Another member seconds motion.
5. Chair states motion.
6. Members debate motion.
7. Chair puts question and members vote.
8. Chair announces result of vote. 

1. To insert or to add a word, consecutive words, or a paragraph.
2. To strike out a word, consecutive words, or a paragraph.
3. To strike out and insert words, or to substitute for at least a paragraph.

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