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Rules of Order and Procedure

Simple Motions of Parliamentary Procedure

Used by some organizations to assist those new to the process

MOTION

Adjourn

Amend a motion

Close nominations

Main motion

Point of order

Previous question

Reconsider

Withdrawal of motion

DOES IT REQUIRE A 2ND?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

IS IT DEBATABLE?

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

CAN IT BE AMENDED?

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

IS A VOTE REQUIRED?

Majority

Majority

2/3

Majority

Ruled on by chair

2/3

Majority

Majority