Parliamentary Procedure Guide CSU Student Government Association

Flashcards cover common motions, votes, and points of order used in CSU Student Government Association parliamentary procedure.

What motion closes the meeting and moves into benediction, and what vote is required?

I move to adjourn and move into benediction. Majority.

What motion is used to temporarily set aside a bill for later consideration?

I move to table bill #. Majority.

Which motion ends debate and moves to a vote, and what vote is typically required?

I move the previous question. 2/3.

What motion extends debate or Q&A by a specified amount of time, and what vote is required?

I move to extend debate/question and answer by… a specified time period. 2/3.

If you want to vote on parts of a bill separately, which motion do you use and what vote is required?

I move to divide the questions. Majority.

What motion brings a bill back from the table and continues consideration?

I move to untable bill #. Majority.

What motion suspends the use of parliamentary procedure?

I move to suspend the rules. Majority.

What motion reinstates the use of parliamentary procedure after a suspension?

I move to reinstate the rules. Majority.

Which motion requests a counted standing vote?

I move for a standing vote. Majority.

How can you pass a bill unanimously during debate through acclamation?

I move to accept by acclamation. Majority (no objections).

How can you pass a bill unanimously at any other time?

I move to suspend the rules and accept by unanimous consent. Majority (no objections).

What is the Point of Inquiry in parliamentary procedure?

Ask a question during the meeting. No vote.

What is the Point of Information?

State something during a meeting. No vote.

What is the Point of Personal Privilege?

Be excused/ask for the speaker to speak up. No vote.

What is the Point of Parliamentary Procedure?

Bring up a question regarding Robert’s Rules. No vote.

What is the Point of Order?

Bring into question a matter of order. No vote.