Withdraw a Motion (Incidental)

Assume that a motion has been stated by the chair and the motion to Withdraw it has been made. Describe the Standard Descriptive Characteristics (abbrev. SDCs) for the motion to Withdraw a Motion that relate to: 1. When it can be made 2. The usual vote required for adoption 3. Seconding.

• Can be made when no question is pending.

• Requires a majority vote.

• Does not require a second.

What vote is required for a member to withdraw or modify their motion before it has been restated by the chair? Choose the correct vote.

• Majority Vote

• Two-thirds Vote

• Unanimous Vote

• Plurality Vote

After a motion has been restated by the chair, the chairman takes the vote on a request to withdraw the maker’s motion by asking: 'Shall the motion be withdrawn?'

• A separate vote on the withdrawal

• A direct vote on the main motion

• A division of the assembly

• No vote is taken

If the chairman asks for unanimous consent to allow a member to withdraw their motion after it has been restated by the chair and a member “objects” to granting that permission, then which vote is required to grant permission for the member to withdraw their motion?

• Unanimous vote

• Majority vote

• Two-thirds vote

• Plurality vote

Name three privileged motions that the motion to Withdraw yields to.

• Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn.

• Adjourn.

• Recess.

• Raise a Question of Privilege.

• Call for the Orders of the Day.

The motion to Withdraw by unanimous consent when a motion is before the assembly, which has been stated by the chair, is handled in three steps:

• Step 1: Repeat the motion; Step 2: Clarify any issues; Step 3: Seek a dissenting vote.

• Step 1: The chair states the motion; Step 2: The assembly considers the motion; Step 3: A vote for unanimous consent is taken.

• Step 1: Delay the motion; Step 2: Consult parliament; Step 3: Schedule a later hearing.

It is allowed for a member to withdraw his/her motion before it is seconded.

• Yes

• No

Explain your answer.

The form for withdrawing a motion before it is stated by the chair is:

• Motion to withdraw

• Withdrawal statement

• Withdrawal motion form

• No formal motion required

Determine whether a member other than the motion maker can withdraw a motion.

• Yes

• No