“Motion To...

” Purpose Debate Vote

Set Agenda To establish the precedence of None Majority

topics up for debate

Open Speakers list Chair entertains motion to open the None Majority
speakers list; speakers are added
to the speakers list by order of the
chair

Set limit on speakers time Setting or changing speakers time None Majority

Point of information To question the speaker None Majority

Moderated caucus To break from the speakers list and None Majority
let the delegates speak to each
other; moderated by the chair

Unmoderated caucus To temporarily suspend formal None Majority

debate

Motion to amend previous motion’s time Offers an alternative time to a fore- None Majority
stated motion

Withdraw motion Withdrawals current motion or None None

resolution

Point of order To correct an error in procedure None None

Point of information To inquire about the rules None None

Consideration of draft resolution Brings a resolution to the floor for None Majority
debate; must have required
signatories

Amend draft resolution Brings an amendment to the floor None Majority

for debate

recess To suspend the date and the None Majority

session

adjourn Ends the session or debate None Majority

Table debate To postpone the debate for a 1 pro & 1 Majority

period of time con

Close debate To end debate and go to vote 2 pro & 2 ⅔ Majority

con