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Hugh Cannon, Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order (1992)
Chart of Ranking Motions, from highest to lowest in order of precedence
Motion |
Can it Interrupt ? |
Second Required? |
Is Debate Allowed? |
Can it be Amended ? |
Required Vote ? |
Can it be Reconsidered ? |
Adjourn (including Recess) |
No |
No |
No |
No (recess admendable as to time of reconvening) |
Majority |
No |
Request to Assembly (includes Question of Privilege) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Majority |
No |
Close Debate |
No |
No |
No |
No |
2/3 |
No |
Postpone |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Refer |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Amend |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Main Motion |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
Yes |
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