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It explains the procedure for introducing a main motion, securing and assigning the floor, conducting debate, closing debate, and voting on adoption with chair-prescribed wording. 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It also notes interruption conditions for specific motions and that certain actions require the chair’s decision or a defined vote threshold.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"How does a member properly introduce and present a main motion?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"A member raises a hand to obtain the floor, and the chair recognizes the member by name. The member makes the motion (e.g., “I move that…”), another member seconds it, and the chair states the motion and asks if the assembly is ready for the question.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"How is debate conducted and how is it closed before a vote?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"Members can debate the motion after obtaining the floor, and debate must focus on the motion’s merits. 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 \n# Consideration of the Motion\n\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,thechair proceed","cbCair569jU6rrqB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair569jU6rrqB","pdf",2345514,28,"English","# ROBERTS RULES CHEAT SHEET\n## Motions and points of order (precedence)\n## Procedure for handling a main motion\n## How the motion is brought before the assembly\n## Consideration of the motion\n## When debating your motions\n## How to accomplish what you want to do in meetings\n### Main motion\n### Amending a motion\n### Refer to a committee\n### Postpone definitely\n### Previous question","[{\"question\":\"What motions require a second, and when can the chair intervene?\",\"answer\":\"The cheat sheet lists each motion with whether a second is needed and whether it is debatable or amendable. 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