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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§10 Main Motion

Interrupt	Member A (obtaining the floor): “I move that . . .” (Second.)
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes
Debatable
Yes
Amend	Chair: It is moved and seconded that _______
Yes
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend Rules
Commit	Object to Consider
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Question
Limit/Ext Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parli. Inquiry
Lay on the Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Withdraw
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge Committee
Fix Time to which to Adj	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§11 Postpone Indefinitely

Interrupt	MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): I move that the motion be postponed indefinitely. (Second.)
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes
Debatable
Yes
Amend	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded that the motion pertaining to _______ be postponed indefinitely.
No
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Positive only

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§12 Amend

Interrupt	MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): I move to ___________ the words “_________[clearly state location if inserting, striking, or inserting and striking; adding words are placed at the end of the motion].” (Second.)
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes
Debatable
Yes
Amend	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to ________ the words “______.” If the amendment is adopted, the main motion will read, “_______.” The question is on ________ the words “_____________.”
Yes
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§13 Commit or Refer

Interrupt	MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): I move to refer this to the ___[standing] committee with [list any special instructions to the committee].�OR, IF CREATING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE�MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): I move to refer this to a committee of:�a) number or names of members of the committee and their method of selection�b) instructions to the committee (may include): when to meet; how to consider the motion; when it is to report; powers, if any; any other instructions for the committee regarding when, how, or other details the assembly feels they need.
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes
Debatable
Yes
Amend	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to refer the motion to ____ [list the details as provided by MEMBER A].
Yes
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§14 Postpone Definitely

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I move to postpone the motion pertaining to [subject or question] until [time; not beyond the next regularly scheduled motion].
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded that the motion pertaining to [subject or question] be postponed until [certain time; no later than the next regularly scheduled meeting].�CHAIR: Are you ready for the question? [Handle debate.]�The question is on the motion to postpone the motion pertaining to [subject or question] until [time]. Those in favor of the motion, say aye. [ Pause] Those opposed, say no. [Pause]�CHAIR: The ayes have it, the motion is adopted. The motion pertaining to [subject or question] is postponed until [time].�OR—CHAIR: The noes have it, the motion is lost. The question is on the motion that (to) ___ [stating the immediately pending question].
Debatable
Yes
Amend
Yes
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§15 Limit or Extend Limits of Debate

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I move that at [certain time] debate be closed and the question on the motion be put.� OR--MEMBER A: I move to limit (extend the limits of) debate on the pending motion to [certain time].�OR--MEMBER A: I move that debate be limited (or extended) to [number] speeches of [number] minutes.
No
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded that at [certain time] debate be closed and the question on the motion be put.�OR--CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to limit (extend the limits of) debate on the pending motion to [certain time].�OR--CHAIR: It is moved and seconded that debate be limited (or extended) to [repeating number] speeches of [repeating number] minutes.�CHAIR: Are you ready for the question? [Handle any amendment(s)]�CHAIR: The question is on [repeating motion]. Those in favor of the motion will rise.[Pause] Be seated. Those opposed will rise. [Pause] Be seated.�CHAIR: There are two-thirds in the affirmative; the motion is adopted. [Make a statement indicating the effect of the vote and/or ordering its execution.]�CHAIR: The question is on [stating the pending motion].�OR--CHAIR: There are less than two-thirds in the affirmative; the motion is lost. The question is on [repeating the pending motion].
Yes
Debatable
No
Amend
Yes
Vote Req.
2/3
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§16 Previous Question

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I call/move the previous question.�-OR--MEMBER A: I call/move the previous question on [name the motions on which it will apply]
No
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: The previous question is called/moved.�-OR--CHAIR: The previous question is called/moved on [naming the motion(s) unless none was specified]. The question is on ordering the previous question on [Repeating the motion(s) unless none was specified].� CHAIR: Those in favor of ordering the previous question on [repeating the motion(s) unless none was specified] will rise. [Pause] Be seated. Those opposed will rise. [Pause] Be seated.�CHAIR: There are two-thirds in the affirmative and the previous question is ordered on [naming motion(s) to which the order applies].�The question is now on [stating the question on the immediately pending motion].� -OR--CHAIR: There are less than two-thirds in the affirmative and the motion for the previous question is lost. The question is now on [stating the immediately pending motion].
Yes
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
2/3
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§17 Lay on the Table

Interrupt	MEMBER A: [Stating more urgent business or need]. I move to lay the pending question(s) on the table.�-OR--MEMBER A: [Stating more urgent business or need]. I move that the pending resolution(s) be laid on the table.
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to lay the pending question(s) on the table. The question is on the adoption of the motion to lay the pending�question(s) on the table. Those in favor of the motion, say aye. [Pause] Those opposed, say no. [Pause]�CHAIR: The ayes have it; the motion is adopted. The pending question(s) is (are) laid on the table. The next item of business is [stating the business to be taken up].�OR�CHAIR: The noes have-it; the motion is lost. The question is on the motion that (to) [repeating the immediately pending question].
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Negative �only

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§18 Call for the Orders of the Day

Interrupt	MEMBER A (rising and addressing the chair): Madam President, I call for the orders of the day.
Yes	CHAIR: The orders of the day are called for. The orders of the day are ___ [identifying the business that is on the card]. Is there any debate?�CHAIR: (Handles debate if any)�CHAIR: Are you ready for the question? [Pause] Seeing no further debate, we will vote on the pending motion, which is _______. Those in favor say “aye” [Pause] Those opposed say “no.” [Announce the result and action]� CHAIR: When the orders of the day were called for, we were considering [state what was pending]. Are you ready for the question? [resume exactly where the assembly was when the call was made] �-OR--IF THE ASSEMBLY DOES NOT APPEAR TO WANT TO TAKE UP THE ORDER�CHAIR: The orders of the day are called for. The orders of the day are ___ [identifying the business]. The question is: Will the assembly proceed to the orders of the day? Those in favor of proceeding to the orders of the day will rise. [Pause] Be seated. Those opposed will rise. [Pause] Be seated.�There are two-thirds opposed to the motion. The assembly will not proceed to the orders of the day. [Resume pending business.]
Requires 2^nd
No
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
No vote, demand
Reconsider
No

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§19 Raise a Question of Privilege

Interrupt	MEMBER A (rising and addressing the chair without pausing): Mr. President, I rise to a question of privilege affecting the assembly [OR a question of personal privilege].
Yes
Requires 2^nd
No
Debatable
Debatable	CHAIR: The member will state their question.�MEMBER A: Mr. President, [states the question of privilege]�CHAIR: [Addresses the question of privilege]
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Chair Grants
Reconsider
No

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§20 Recess

Interrupt	MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): I move to recess for [number] of minutes -OR- until [time].
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to recess for [minutes] -OR- until [time]. Are there any amendments? [Handle amendments]�CHAIR: Are you ready for the question? The question is on recessing for [time]. All those in favor say aye. [Pause] All those opposed say no. [Pause]�CHAIR: [Announce the result of the vote]
Debatable
No
Amend
Yes
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
No

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§21 Adjourn

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I move to adjourn.
No
Requires 2^nd
Yes
Debatable
No
Amend	CHAIR: It is moved that we adjourn. Unless there are any objections [Pause], we stand adjourned. �-OR- [If there is an objection, take a voice vote]; �CHAIR: All those in favor say aye. [Pause] All those opposed say no. [Pause]�CHAIR: [Announce the result of the vote]
No
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
No

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§22 Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn

Interrupt	MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): Madam President, I move that when this meeting adjourns, it stand to meet at [time] on [date], at [location]. (Second.)
No
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded that when this meeting adjourn it adjourns to meet at [time, date, & location]. [Handle amendments] CHAIR: Are you ready for the question? [Handle amendments] CHAIR: The question is on fixing the time to which to adjourn to [time, date, & location]. All those in favor say aye. [Pause] All those opposed say no. [Pause] CHAIR: [Announce the result of the vote]
Yes
Debatable
No
Amend
Yes
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§23 Point of Order

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I rise to a point of order. -OR--MEMBER A: Point of Order! [Anyone who is speaking takes his seat. ]
Yes
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: State your point of order. MEMBER A: I make the point of order that… CHAIR: The point of order is well taken [briefly stating the reason and taking any action if needed.] -OR--CHAIR: The point of order is not well taken [briefly stating the reason].
No
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Normally no vote, chair rules
Reconsider
No

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Presiding Practicum Scripts

Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§24 Appeal

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I appeal the decision of the chair!
Yes	MEMBER A: I appeal the decision of the chair!
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: The decision of the chair is appealed from. [The chair clearly states what the exact issue is and can explain the reasons for their decision if they choose.] CHAIR: The question is, ‘Shall the decision of the chair be sustained?’ An aye vote is a vote to agree with the decision of the chair. A no vote is a vote that disagrees with the decision of the chair. Those in favor of sustaining the chair's decision, say aye. [ Pause] Those opposed to sustaining his decision, say no. [Pause] CHAIR: [Declare the outcome of the vote and resulting action] The ayes have it and the decision of the chair is sustained. [Make a statement indicating the effect of the vote and/or ordering it’s execution.] -OR--The noes have it and the chair's decision is not sustained. [Make a statement indicating the effect of the vote.]
Yes
Debatable
Yes
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Yes

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§25 Suspend the Rules

Interrupt	MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): I move that the rules be suspended which interfere with… [briefly stating the object of the suspension and rational]. (Second.)
No
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: It is moved to suspend the [type (standing rule vs. parliamentary rule of order)] rule which interferes with . . . [briefly stating the object of the suspension]. CHAIR [for parliamentary rules of order]: All those in favor of suspending the rules interfering with [object] will rise. [Pause] Be seated. Those opposed will rise. [Pause] Be seated. CHAIR: There are two-thirds in the affirmative, and the rules are suspended for the purpose of… -OR--CHAIR [for standing rules]: All those in favor of suspending the rules interfering with [object] say aye. [Pause] Those opposed say no. [Pause] CHAIR: The ayes have it, and the rules are suspended for the purpose of… -OR--CHAIR: The noes have it, and the rules are not suspended.
Yes
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Rules of Order–⅔ �Standing Rules - Majority
Reconsider
No

Main Motion	Suspend Rules
Postpone Indefinitely	Object to Consider
Amend	Division of the Question
Commit	Consider by Paragraph
Postpone Definitely	Division of the Assembly
Limit/Ext Debate	Methods of Voting
Previous Question	Nominations
Lay on the Table	Req. Excused from Duty
Call for the Orders of day	Parli. Inquiry
Raise a Quest of Privilege	Request for Information
Recess	Withdraw
Adjourn	Take from Table
Fix Time at which to Adj	Rescind/Am Prev Adopted
Point of Order	Discharge Committee
Appeal	Reconsider

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Main Motion	Point of Order
Postpone Indefinitely	Appeal
Amend	Suspend the Rules
Commit or Refer	Object to the Consideration of the Question
Postpone Definitely	Division of Question
Limit/Extend the Limits of Debate	Division of the Assembly
Previous Question	Parliamentary Inquiry
Lay on Table	Request for Information
Call for the Orders of day	Request to Withdraw/Modify a Motion
Raise a Question of Privilege	Take from Table
Recess	Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted
Adjourn	Discharge a Committee (TX only)
Fix Time at which to Adjourn	Reconsider

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§26 Obj. to the Consideration of a Question

Interrupt	MEMBER A rises, even if another has been assigned the floor, and without waiting to be recognized, addresses the chair: MEMBER A: Mr. President, I object to the consideration of the question!
Yes, until debate has begun or subsidiary motion other than Lay on the Table has been stated
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: The consideration of the question is objected to. Shall the question be considered? Those in favor of considering it, rise [PAUSE], Be seated. Those opposed to considering the question, rise [PAUSE], Be seated. There are two-thirds opposed and the question will not be considered. -OR--CHAIR: There are less than two-thirds opposed and the objection is not sustained. The question is on [state the motion which was objected to]. Are you ready for the question?
No
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
⅔ against consider sustains the objection
Reconsider
Negative only

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§27 Division of a Question

Interrupt	MEMBER A (obtaining the floor): Madam President, I move to divide the resolution/motion into two parts as follows: . . . (Second.)
No
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: Are you ready for the question? [Handle amendment(s)] CHAIR: The question is on the division of the motion so as to consider separately [repeating the motion]. CHAIR: Those in favor of the motion, say aye. [Pause] Those opposed, say no. [Pause] The ayes have it; the motion is adopted. The question will be divided. CHAIR: The question is on the motion that (to) [repeating first part of original main motion]. -OR--CHAIR: The noes have it; the motion is lost. The question is on the motion that (to) [repeating original main motion].
Yes
Debatable
No
Amend
Yes
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
No

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§29 Division of the Assembly

Interrupt	MEMBER A: Division! OR I question the outcome of the vote! OR I call for [or “demand”] a division.
Yes
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: A division is called [OR demanded]. Those in favor of [state motion/resolution], rise [PAUSE], Be seated. Those opposed, rise [PAUSE], Be seated. . . . [declare the prevailing side]; ”the ayes/noes have it.”
No
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
No vote, demand
Reconsider
No

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§33 Parliamentary Inquiry

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I rise to a parliamentary inquiry. OR MEMBER A: Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. President!
Yes
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: State your inquiry. MEMBER A: [States question related to parliamentary procedure or related to the rules of the organization having bearing on the current motion] CHAIR: [Provides their opinion on the correct answer, OR directs another member or the parliamentarian to answer the question]
No
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Chair answers
Reconsider
–

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§33 Request for Information

Interrupt	MEMBER A: Madam Chairman, A request for information!
Yes	MEMBER A: Madam Chairman, A request for information!
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: State your request. MEMBER A: States request CHAIR: [Answers request or asks another member to answer it]
No
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
No vote, chair responds
Reconsider
No

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§33 Withdraw or Modify a Motion

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I move that the member [or “I”] be permitted [or “allowed”] to withdraw the motion.
Yes
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: If there are not any objections to allowing the motion to be withdrawn; [PAUSE for objections] the motion is withdrawn. OR, If there is an objection: CHAIR: Since there is an objection, the question is on the member being permitted to withdraw the motion. Those in favor of the withdrawal, say aye. [Pause] Those opposed, say no. �[Pause] CHAIR: [Announce the outcome of the vote]
No
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
Negative only

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§34 Take from The Table

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I move to take from the table the resolution relating to [state motion] and [it’s pending questions/amendments, etc.]
No
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to take from the table the motion relating to [repeating motion taken from table]. The question is on the motion to take from-the table the motion relating to [repeating motion taken from table]. CHAIR: Those in favor of the motion, say aye. [ Pause] Those opposed, say no. [Pause] The ayes have it; the motion is adopted. [Make a statement indicating the effect of the vote.] CHAIR: The question is on the motion that (to)[repeating motion taken from table]. -OR--CHAIR: The noes have it; the motion is lost.
Yes
Debatable
No
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
No

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§35 Rescind/Amend Something Prev Adopted

Interrupt	Member A: In accordance with the previous notice given, I move to rescind [read motion to be rescinded].
No
Requires 2^nd	CHAIR: It is moved and seconded that the motion relating to [reading motion as on the card] be rescinded. Are you ready for the question? [Handle debate if any] CHAIR: The question is on rescinding the motion relating to [read motion from card]. Those in favor, say aye. [Pause] Those opposed, say no. [Pause] CHAIR: [Make a statement indicating the effect of the vote and/or ordering its execution.] Is there further new business?
Yes
Debatable
Yes
Amend
Yes
Vote Req.
2/3, Maj. with notice, or Maj. of entire membership
Reconsider
Neg. vote only

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§37 Reconsider

Interrupt	MEMBER A: I move to reconsider the motion related to [state motion idea] from earlier in the meeting. I voted on the prevailing side. The member must state how they voted on the motion.
No
Requires 2^nd	If it is in order to take up the motion: CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to reconsider the vote on [repeating motion]. OR--If it is not in order to take up the motion when it is moved: CHAIR: It is moved and seconded to reconsider the vote on [repeating motion]. The secretary will make a note of it. [Continue with the pending business.] Are you ready for the question? [Handle debate if a debatable motion]. CHAIR: The question is on the motion to reconsider the vote on [repeating motion]. Those in favor of reconsidering the vote on [repeating motion], say aye. [Pause] Those opposed, say no. [Pause] CHAIR: The ayes have it; the vote on the motion is reconsidered. The question is now on the motion that (to)[repeating motion to be reconsidered]. OR--CHAIR: The noes have it; the motion to reconsider is lost. [Make a statement indicating the effect of the vote.] Is there further new business?
Yes
Debatable
Yes
Amend
No
Vote Req.
Maj.
Reconsider
No

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