Parliamentary Motions Match-Up

Jim Slaughter, JD, CPP-T, PRP

Based on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (10th Edition)

  

__h__  Point of Information

a.     demands a rising (but not counted) vote after a voice vote

__o__  Amend

b.     places a limit on the time or number of speakers

__j__  Parliamentary Inquiry

c.      allows a matter to be sent to a smaller group to consider and report back

__a__  Division of the Assembly

d.     “kills” main motion

__n__  Rescind/Amend Something
 
Previously Adopted

e.      delays consideration of a matter

__i__  Point of Order

f.       ends debate immediately

__q__  Adjourn

g.     permits a short break

__g__  Recess

h.     allows a member to ask a question relevant to business (but not procedure)

__f__  Previous Question

i.       calls attention to an error in procedure

__k__  Table

j.       allows a member to ask a procedural question

__p__  Appeal

k.     temporarily delays a matter when something of urgency arises

__d__  Postpone Indefinitely

l.       brings business before the assembly; permitted only when no other motion is pending

__c__  Refer

m.  revisit motion already voted on at same meeting

__e__  Postpone

n.     strikes or modifies motion adopted at prior meeting

__b__  Limit/Extend Debate

o.     allows modification to another motion by adding, deleting, or changing words

__m__  Reconsider

p.    takes decision from chair and gives to assembly

__l__  Main Motion

q.     ends the meeting

 



 

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