Saturday, April 11, 2009

Spectrum of Motions that Stall or Stop

Withdraw/Modify Motion: Applies only after question is stated; mover can accept an amendment without obtaining the floor.

Commit /Refer/Recommit to Committee: State the committee to receive the question or resolution; if no committee exists include size of committee desired and method of selecting the members (election or appointment).

Lay on the Table: Temporarily suspends further consideration/action on pending question; may be made after motion to close debate has carried or is pending

Take from the Table: Resumes consideration of item previously "laid on the table" - state the motion to take from the table

Postpone Indefinitely: Kills the question/resolution for this session - exception: the motion to reconsider can be made this session

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