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It summarizes precedence guidance, key “points” such as order, privilege, information, and division, and explains voting requirements and chair actions. It also details a practical workflow for handling a main motion: obtaining the floor, making and seconding motions, debating within limits, closing debate by vote or chair, and conducting and announcing votes. Additional sections show how to debate effectively and accomplish meeting goals.",{"@graph":63,"@context":118},[64,80,101],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":11,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/presentations/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/roberts-rules-cheat-sheet-quick-reference-for-motions-and-meeting-procedure/572401/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/roberts-rules-cheat-sheet-quick-reference-for-motions-and-meeting-procedure/572401.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"awa","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-21","2026-10-13",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":47},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",{"@type":102,"mainEntity":103},"FAQPage",[104,110,114],{"name":105,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":107},"What is the key restriction on introducing new motions while certain business is pending?","Question",{"text":108,"@type":109},"When one of the top three matters is pending (Motion to Adjourn, Recess, or Point of Privilege), you may not introduce another motion listed below it. You may introduce one that is listed above it.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"How does a main motion get brought before the assembly and advanced toward a vote?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"A member raises a hand to obtain the floor, makes the motion (“I move that/to ...”), another member seconds it, and the chair states the motion and asks if the assembly is ready for the question. 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When any one of them is pending, you may not introduce another that is listed below, but you may introduce another that is listed above it.  \n\n| To: | You say: | Interrupt\u003Cbr>Speaker | Second\u003Cbr>Needed | Debatable | Amendable | Vote Needed |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Object to procedure or personal affront | \"Point of order\" | Yes | No | No | No | Chair decides |\n| Request information | \"Point of information\" | Yes | No | No | No | None |\n| Ask for vote by actual count to verify voice vote | \"I call for a division of the house\" | Must be done before new motion | No | No | No | None unless someone objects |\n| Object to considering some undiplomatic or improper matter | \"I object to consideration of this question\" | Yes | No | No | No | 2/3 |\n| Take up matter previously tabled | \"I move we take from the table…\" | Yes | Yes | No | No | Majority |\n| Reconsider something already disposed of | \"I move we now (or later) reconsider our action relative to…\" | Yes | Yes | Only if original motion was debatable | No | Majority |\n| Consider something out of its scheduled order | \"I move we suspend the rules and consider…\" | No | Yes | No | No | 2/3 |\n| Vote on a ruling by the Chair | \"I appeal the Chair’s decision\" | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Majority |\n\nThe motions, points and proposals listed above have no established order of preference; any of them may be introduced at any time except when meeting is considering one of the top three matters listed from the first chart (Motion to Adjourn, Recess or Point of Privilege) .  \nPROCEDURE FOR HANDLING A MAIN MOTION  \nNOTE: Nothing goes to discussion without a motion being on the floor.  \nObtaining and assigning the floor  \nA member raises hand when no one else has the floor  \n• The chair recognizes the member by name  \nHow the Motion is Brought Before the Assembly  \n• The member makes the motion: I move that (or \"to\") ... and resumes his seat.  \n• Another member seconds the motion: I second the motion or I second it or second.  \n• The chair states the motion: It is moved and seconded that ... Are you ready for the question?  \nConsideration of the Motion  \n1. Members can debate the motion.  \n2. Before speaking in debate, members obtain the floor.  \n3. The maker of the motion has first right to the floor if he claims it properly  \n4. Debate must be confined to the merits of the motion.  \n5. Debate can be closed only by order of the assembly (2/3 vote) or by the chair if noone seeks the floor for further debate.  \nThe chair puts the motion to a vote  \n1. The chair asks: Are you ready for the question? If no one rises to claim the floor, the chair proceeds to take the vote.  \n2. The chair says: The question is on the adoption of the motion that ... As many as are in favor, say‘Aye’. (Pause for response. ) Those opposed, say 'Nay'. (Pause for response. ) Those abstained please say ‘Aye’.  \nThe chair announces the result of the vote.  \n1. The ayes have it, the motion carries, and ... 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You may introduce one that is listed above it.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a main motion get brought before the assembly and advanced toward a vote?\",\"answer\":\"A member raises a hand to obtain the floor, makes the motion (“I move that/to ...”), another member seconds it, and the chair states the motion and asks if the assembly is ready for the question. Members may debate, then the chair takes the vote after confirming no one claims the floor.\"},{\"question\":\"How can debate be closed under Roberts Rules?\",\"answer\":\"Debate can be closed only by order of the assembly with a 2/3 vote, or by the chair if no one seeks the floor for further debate.\"}]","ROBERTS RULES CHEAT SHEET - Quick Reference for Motions and Meeting Procedure | PDF",1791927194]