This requires a second and then a 2/3 vote to pass. If you’ve heard enough debate and if no one else has the floor, you may move to close debate. If you are tired of the current debate, you may move to limit debate to a set period of time or a set number of speakers. If you want more time to study the proposal under debate, you may move to postpone debate until a definite time or date.Ħ. You may also move to instruct the committee, usually to come up with suitable wording to accomplish the will of the Senate.ĥ. Try to be specific as to the charge to the committee and the committee to which you’d like the charge referred. If you feel that the subject under debate needs more study or investigation, then move to refer it to a committee. Eventually the senators will vote on which they prefer.Ĥ. Alternatively, if it is seconded, debate can proceed. If the originator of the motion agrees that your proposal is a “friendly amendment”, and no one objects, it could supersede the original. If you like the idea of the motion under debate but you want to reword it substantially, you may move to substitute your motion for the original. If you want to change some of the wording of a motion under debate, be recognized by the Chair and then move to amend by:ģ. Before the motion (question) is stated by the Chair, members may suggest modification of the motion by amendment.Ģ.
#RULES OF SURVIVAL SUMMARY PRO#
Debate on a motion or resolution cannot begin until it has been seconded and is stated by the Chair, who will ask “are you ready for the question?” If no one “rises” to make a point, engage in discussion pro or con, or modify the motion, then the chair calls for the vote. You must have a seconder, for the motion to go to the floor for debate or to be considered. If you want to bring up a new idea or proposal, raise your hand and be recognized by the Chair.
You cannot be recognized while another member is speaking. You may only speak when recognized by the Chair and only “through” the Chair.- Obtain the floor by raising your hand. Everyone has a right to speak once, before anyone may speak a second time.PROCEDURES FOR A FAIR LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Summary/Simplified Robert’s Rules of Order
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