Introduce Business
(Primary Action) |
I move that………… |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Simple Majority |
Consider a bill out of order on the Bill Calendar |
I move we suspend the rules and consider
Bill #......at this time |
NO |
NO |
NO |
2/3 Majority |
Object to considering something or an improper matter |
I object to the consideration of the question |
YES |
NO |
NO |
Simple Majority |
Amend a motion |
I move that we amend the motion to be……. |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Simple Majority |
End Debate |
I move the previous question |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Simple Majority |
Ask for vote by actual count to verify a voice vote |
I call for a DIVISION |
NO |
NO |
NO |
No vote, any member may demand it |
Reconsider action already taken |
I move we now reconsider our action relating to Bill # |
NO
Person making this motion must have been on the prevailing side of action being reconsidered |
YES |
NO |
Majority |
Vote on a Ruling by
Presiding Officer |
I appeal the chairs decision |
NO |
YES |
NO |
Simply Majority |
Object to procedure or a personal affront |
Point of Order |
YES |
NO |
NO |
No vote Chair decides |
Request Information |
Point of Information |
NO |
NO |
NO |
No vote unless objection from floor |
Complain about noise, heat, ... |
Point of Privilege |
YES |
NO |
No |
No Vote |
Suspend Consideration of an Item |
I move that we table….(Bill #) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Simple Majority |
Take up matter that was tabled |
I move we take from the table …(Bill #) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Simple Majority |
Have something studied further |
I move that we refer this matter to committee |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Simple Majority |
Postpone consideration of something |
I move we postpone this matter |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Simple Majority |
Recess the meeting |
I move we recess until…… |
NO |
NO |
YES |
Simple Majority |
Adjourn the meeting |
I move we adjourn |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Simple Majority |
