Advising Chair
RONR 12th Ed.
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Reference: Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition
| Motion | Book Section # | Vote Required | Debatable | Amendable | Can Interrupt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIVILEGED MOTIONS | |||||
| Fix Time to Adjourn | 22 | Majority | No | Yes | No |
| Adjourn | 21 | Majority | No | No | No |
| Recess | 20 | Majority | No | Yes | No |
| Raise Question of Privilege | 19 | Chair rules | No | No | Yes |
| Call for Orders of the Day | 18 | None needed | No | No | Yes |
| SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS | |||||
| Lay on the Table | 17 | Majority | No | No | No |
| Previous Question | 16 | 2/3 | No | No | No |
| Limit/Extend Debate | 15 | 2/3 | No | Yes | No |
| Postpone Definitely | 14 | Majority | Limited | Yes | No |
| Commit/Refer | 13 | Majority | Yes | Yes | No |
| Amend | 12 | Majority | Yes | Yes | No |
| Postpone Indefinitely | 11 | Majority | Yes | No | No |
| MAIN MOTIONS | |||||
| Main Motion | 10 | Majority | Yes | Yes | No |
| INCIDENTAL MOTIONS (No Rank) | |||||
| Point of Order | 23 | Chair rules | No | No | Yes |
| Appeal | 24 | Majority | Usually | No | Yes |
| Suspend the Rules | 25 | 2/3 | No | No | No |
| Objection to Consideration | 26 | 2/3 against | No | No | Yes |
| Division of Question | 27 | Majority | No | No | No |
| Division of Assembly | 29 | None | No | No | Yes |
| BRING QUESTION BACK | |||||
| Take from the Table | 34 | Majority | No | No | No |
| Rescind/Amend Adopted | 35 | 2/3 or Maj+Notice | Yes | Yes | No |
| Reconsider | 37 | Majority | If debatable | No | No* |
More than half of votes cast (abstentions don't count)
Default for most motions
At least 2/3 of votes cast
Used when overriding rights or previous decisions
The chair may always vote when:
The chair may vote to affect the result when:
A tie vote = MOTION FAILS
A tie is not a majority; the motion did not receive more than half of votes cast.
Exception: Appeal — a tie vote sustains the decision of the chair.
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