Parlimentary Procedure Motions

Used to postpone discussion until the group decides by majority vote to resume discussion.

• Lay on the Table

• Recind

• Recess

• Main Motion

Used to bring the body to an immediate vote.

• Call for the Previous Question

• Rescind

• Main Motion

• Division of the assembly

May be desired if the group has adopted a rule limiting the amount of time that will be spent on a topic, or if the group desires to impose a time limitation.

• Refer to Committee

• Amendment

• Limit or Extend the Debate

This motion effectively kills a motion, because, if adopted, a two-thirds vote is subsequently required to take the matter up again.

To bring to the group's attention that the rules are being violated. You don't need to be recognized.

To require a more precise method of counting votes than by a voice vote, such as having persons raise hands, or stand. No second, not debatable, no vote required.

When the group needs to discuss further a motion that has already been defeated at the same meeting. A majority of the council must approve taking additional time to debate the motion again.

Unless the original motion to table directed that the motion be brought back at a specific date and time, a majority of the group must pass a motion to take from the table. Such a motion is non-debatable.

When the group wishes to annul some action, a motion to rescind is in order at any time. If prior notice has been given to the group that this action will be considered, the motion to rescind can pass with a simple majority vote; however, if no prior notice has beengiven, the vote requires a two-thirds majority.

A Main Motion:

• Debatable

• Amendable

• Requires A Second

• Requires a Two-Thirds Vote