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Ray E. Keesey, Modern Parliamentary Procedure (1994)
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 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Majority |
No |
Recess |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Majority |
No |
Close Debate |
No |
No |
No |
No |
2/3 |
No |
Limit or Extend Debate |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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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