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main

used to introduce a new piece of business/a proposal for consideration. Both debatable & amendable

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subsidiary

used to modify/dispose of an undecided main motion, some main examples are lay on the tables (setting aside the motion), previous question (end the debate & proceed to voting which requires a ⅔ agreement), and amending (modifying the wording). See more ab examples in definitions.

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privileged

motions that aren’t related to the current motion, but are of such urgency and importance, they’re considered immediately. Basically, they’re privileged because the moment they occur the attention is on them. Examples are adjourning, calling for a recess, or a privileged question (concerns about noise level/room temperature)

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incidental

A motion that basically comes from another motion and has to be decided before proceeding with the current motion. Examples are a point of order (breach of rules), appeal (challenge the ruling alr made), and division of assembly (requesting a revote).

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restorative

allows reconsideration of a previous made decision. (examples are reconsidering (reopening discussion) rescinding (canceling a previous action), or take from the table (resume a motion that was laid on the table)

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