CP CP Motions & Voting Procedures

Question 1

Which class of motions takes precedence over all other motions when raised?

Accepted Answer

Privileged motions

Answer

Privileged motions have the highest precedence and must be addressed before any other business.

Question 2

A motion to 'table' a main motion in US parliamentary practice means to:

Accepted Answer

Set it aside temporarily with intent to return

Answer

In US practice, 'lay on the table' sets aside a motion temporarily so urgent business can proceed, with the intent to return.

Question 3

What vote threshold is required to adopt a motion to 'suspend the rules'?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds vote

Answer

Suspending the rules requires a two-thirds vote because it temporarily sets aside established procedural protections.

Question 4

Which of the following motions is NOT debatable?

Accepted Answer

Lay on the table

Answer

The motion to lay on the table is undebatable because it is intended to act quickly without delay.

Question 5

What is the effect of a negative vote on the motion to 'postpone indefinitely'?

Accepted Answer

The main motion remains before the assembly

Answer

Defeating postpone indefinitely simply keeps the main motion before the assembly for continued consideration.

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