Classification of Motions

Cards (4)

  • Subsidiary Motions
    • To lay on the table
    • To call for the previous question
    • To modify the hints of debate
    • To pactpone definitely
    • To commit, or reper to a committee
    • To ammend (other than constitution, by-laws and rules already adopted)
    • To postpone indefinitely
  • Privileged Motions

    • To fix the time to which to adjourn
    • To adjourn (it unqualified)
    • To take a recess
    • To raise a question of privilege
    • To call up a special order of the day
  • Incidental Motions
    • Point of order
    • To appeal
  • Main General Motions
    • To take from the table
    • To reconsider
    • To consider and have entered on the minutes
    • To rescind
    • To expunge
    • To adopt a report
    • To amend (question already adopted)
    • To adjourn (if qualified)
    • To create special order