Intro to Parli Pro Motion Definitions and Classifications

Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn (Privileged)

Used to set up another meeting to continue the same business, typically if there is too much business to finish in a single meeting.

Adjourn (Privileged)

Used to end a meeting.

Recess (Privileged)

Used for a short intermission in the meeting, but it doesn't terminate the meeting.

Lay on the Table (Subsidiary)

Used to temporarily set aside a pending main motion in order to bring up something of dire importance.

Previous Question (Subsidiary)

Used to close debate and move to an immediate vote.

Limit or Extend Limits of Debate (Subsidiary)

Used to limit or extend the number of times a person may speak or the length for which they speak.

Postpone Definitely (Subsidiary)

Used to postpone a motion to another definite time, such as after another item of business or to next week's meeting.

Commit of Refer (Subsidiary)

Used to refer a pending question to a committee for further research or study.

Amend (Subsidiary)

Used to modify the main motion by adding, striking out and inserting, or striking out.

Postpone Indefinitely (Subsidiary)

Used to kill a motion without taking a direct vote on it

Parliamentary Inquiry (Incidental)

A question directed to the presiding officer to obtain information on parliamentary law or the rules of the organization bearing on the business at hand.

Point of Information (Incidental)

A question directed to the presiding officer to obtain information about facts.

Point of Order (Incidental)

Points out a breach of the rules to the presiding officer.

Appeal (Incidental)

To determine the assembly's attitude toward a ruling made by the chair.

Suspend Rules of Order (Incidental)

Used to take action otherwise prohibited by rules pertaining to parliamentary procedure and the way the organization functions.

Suspend Rules of Standing (Incidental)

Used to take action otherwise prohibited by rules pertaining to the ordinary functions of the organization.

Division of the Assembly (Incidental)

Used when it is unclear which side prevails during a voice vote and requires a standing vote.

Divide a Question (Incidental)

Used to split a pending question into two separate questions that can be adopted separately.

Amen something Previously Adopted (Bring Back)

Used to amend a previously adopted main motion by striking out, inserting, or adding.

Reconsider (Bring Back)

Used to reconsider the vote taken on a particular motion

Rescind (Bring Back)

Used to make previously adopted motion null and void

Take from the Table (Bring Back)

Used to resume consideration of a question that has been laid on the table previously.