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Donald A. Tortorice, The Modern Rules of Order (3d ed. 2007)
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? |
Point of Privilege |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Chair Handles |
No |
Point of Procedure |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Chair Handles |
No |
Appeal |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Majority |
No |
Recess |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Withdraw |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Chair Handles |
No |
Postpone |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Refer |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Amend |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Limit, Extend, or Close Debate |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2/3 |
No |
Count the Vote |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Chair Handles |
No |
Main Motion |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
Yes |
Adjourn (only in order if agenda complete) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Chair Handles |
No |
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