Simplified Rules of Procedure
| Rule | Interrupt a Speaker | Need a Second | Debatable | Vote Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Adjourn or Suspend "I move that we adjourn" |
NO | YES | NO | MAJORITY |
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Caucus "I move that we caucus" |
NO | YES | NO | MAJORITY |
|
Complain about Noise "Point of Personal Privilege" |
YES | NO | NO | NO VOTE |
|
Postpone/Resume Debate "I move to suspend/resume debate" |
NO | YES | YES | MAJORITY |
|
Closure of Debate "I move to the previous question" |
NO | YES | YES | 2/3 |
|
Suspension of Rules "I move to suspend rules so that . ." |
NO | YES | NO | 2/3 |
|
Introduce Business "I move that . . ." |
NO | YES | YES | MAJORITY |
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Protest Breach of Rules "I rise to a point of order" |
YES | NO | NO | NO VOTE |
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Vote on Ruling of the Chair "I appeal the decision of the Chair" |
YES | YES | NO | 2/3 |
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Division of the Question "I move to divide the question" |
NO | YES | YES | MAJORITY |
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Ask Question of the Speaker "Point of Information" |
NO | NO | NO | NO VOTE |
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Ask Question about Procedure "Point of parliamentary inquiry" |
NO | NO | NO | NO VOTE |
|
Reconsider a Decision "I move to reconsider the vote on . . . |
YES | YES | YES | 2/3 |