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14 <br /> Tables of motions <br /> There are three basic types of motions:privileged motions,subsidiary motions,and main motions.Privileged motions <br /> take precedence over subsidiary motions;subsidiary motions take precedence over main motions.The following charts of <br /> motions are listed in order of precedence and are based upon Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition(2000): <br /> Privileged motions — A privileged motion is a motion that does not relate to the business at hand. Such a <br /> motion usually deals with items that require immediate consideration. <br /> Can <br /> Requires interrupt Votes required Can be <br /> Motion a second speaker Debatable Amendable _to pass reconsidered <br /> Fix a time to adjourn. ✓ ✓ Majority ✓ <br /> To adjourn. ✓ Majority <br /> Recess.(A motion to take an ✓ ✓ Majority <br /> intermission.) <br /> Raise a question of privilege. ✓ Usually,no vote <br /> (A motion referring to a matter is taken.The <br /> of personal concern to a member, chair decides. <br /> e.g.,asking to have the heat <br /> turned up,the windows opened, <br /> or the motion be stated again.) <br /> Call for the orders of the day. ✓ Usually,no vote <br /> (Forces the consideration of a is taken.The <br /> postponed motion.) chair decides. <br /> Subsidiary motions — A subsidiary motion is a motion that assists the group in disposing of the main motion. <br /> Can Votes <br /> Requires interrupt required <br /> Motion a second speaker Debatable Amendable to pass Can be reconsidered <br /> Lay on the table.(To postpone ✓ Majority <br /> discussion temporarily.) <br /> Previous question or call for ✓ 2/3 ✓ <br /> the question.(To stop debate <br /> and force an immediate vote.) <br /> Postpone to a definite time. ✓ ✓ ✓ Majority ✓ <br /> Commit or refer.(A ✓ ✓ ✓ Majority If group has not begun <br /> motion to refer to a smaller consideration of a <br /> committee.) question. <br /> Amend. ✓ ✓ ✓ Majority Y <br /> Postpone indefinitely. ✓ ✓ Majority Affirmative vote only <br /> Main motions — A main motion is a formal proposal that is made by a member that brings a particular <br /> matter before the group for consideration or action. <br /> Can Votes <br /> Requires interrupt required to Can be <br /> Motion a second speaker Debatable Amendable pass reconsidered <br /> Any general motion,resolution, ✓ ✓ ✓ Majority ✓ <br /> or ordinance. <br /> Take from the table. ✓ Majority <br /> Reconsider.(To reconsider a ✓ ✓ ✓ Majority <br /> motion already passed/defeated.) <br /> Appeal or challenge a ruling of ✓ ✓ Depends Majority ✓ <br /> the chain <br /> Rescind.(A motion to strike out ✓ ✓ ✓ Varies,based Negative vote only <br /> a previously adopted motion, on motion <br /> resolution,bylaw,etc.) <br /> A Good Start to Good Governance League of Minnesota Cities <br />