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E. Close debate (a �otion to stop discussion upon the motion before th� <br />housej <br />1. Phraseology: �"I move that we close debate an� vote immediately <br />on tha pending c�uestion." <br />2. Rules fo� �rocedure: <br />a. Requires 7 steps o£ the proper procedure s�a�,m in Sec. II - <br />onit the step far discussi.on or debate. <br />b. Two-tIiirds vote <br />F. Lay on the table (motian sets aside �he motion befvxe Lhe hause for <br />Iater consideratian) <br />I. Phraseology: "I �ove that �e table the motion concerning the <br />Christmas yarty." <br />2. Rules tor procedure: <br />a. �equires 7 steps of the proper pr�cedure shown in Sec. II - <br />oait the step £or discussion ar debate � <br />b. Aiajarity vote <br />3. :iotion to take fram the table is the inethod used �o bring the <br />motion back on the f�oor for discussion aftex a period. of ti.�e <br />has elapsed. Say, "I �nove Lhat we take frora the tabie ,the <br />motion..,".. Same rules as for lay on the tabie apply. <br />IV. Other Eise�ui t�intions <br />A. �+ithdraw a motion tto retract, recall, ar ta!te back.a proposed motionj <br />I. Phraseology: "I wish to withdraw my motion concernxng the party." <br />This is made by the orioinator cf the motion.• <br />2. Rules �or �rvicedure <br />a. if a mec�ber objects to the withdrawal a�notion by another �ember <br />is in ordar. ("i move-Lhat f�ir. Smith be permitted to �rithdra�+r <br />his motian. ") <br />b. Requires 7 steps o� the nroper procedure shown in Sec. iI - or�it <br />t:�e ste� which requires a secand. <br />c. i�Iajarity vote . <br />3. Reconsider'(aotion ta bring an o�d �o�ion on to t_Pe �ioor). <br />I. Phraseology: i�I move that we recansider ths l�a�t� o� the motion..." <br />2. Rales for_procedure - follow 6 steps in Sec. II -- o�it interruption <br />of speaker and recognition �y ci�aircnan <br />C. Point of order. [P�Iemb�r wishes to indicate a mis�ake oz error an <br />parliamentary procedure) <br />1. Fhraseoiogy: "I��ir. Chairman, I rise to a point of order." <br />2. RulQs £or pro�edure: <br />a. I�1ay in�erxupt"a speaker; does not naed xecognition; does not <br />need a second <br />b. �ecision made by chaix�san <br />D. Parliamentary inquiry (�enDer tact£u�ly asks i� an error has been m��e <br />xn paxiiamentary praceaure) � <br />:. Pnraseology: "P3r. C:Zair�an, I rise fo� parliamentary inquiry. °' <br />2. Ruies for �rocedure same as far point of oxdex <br />E. Jivision (to �et an accurate acc�urtt of the vote) <br />i. Phraseoloo�: "�ir. Chairman, I caZl for a division." <br />2. Rul�s �or prace�ur� same as for point of order <br />F. t?uestions of privilege (to brino up urgent natter concerning personal <br />canfart) <br />1. Phraseology: ":tlr. Chairman, I rise to a c�u°stion of privilege." <br />2. R�,�les fox pxocedure sane a5 for poznt of order <br />G. A�journ (motion to end ti�e present r�eetz:�g) <br />Z. Phraseolo�y: "I move that we adjourn.�' <br />2. �.uies for proceduze: <br />a. �equires 7 steps in ��^oper �rocedure in Sec. II - omit disesssio:� <br />b. %iajority vote <br />