| 25 |
Precedence of Motions |
Rules of lower number have higher precedence, from 25 to 40. |
N/A |
| 26 |
Point of Order |
used to correct an error in prodedure; ruling by chair, may be appealed. |
N/A |
| 27 |
Right of Reply |
Granted to a nation whose dignity has been insulted by another member. |
N/A |
| 28 |
Point of Information |
used to ask a question about the subject at hand; granted by chair. |
N/A |
| 29 |
Motion to Adjourn Meeting |
Requires no debate; put immediately to vote. |
Majority |
| 30 |
Motion to Suspend Meeting |
Allows for a break in a meeting; no debate. Also referred to as "Motion to Causcus" |
Majority |
| 31 |
Motion to Close Debate |
Close Debate: Ends discussion on a question and brings it to a vote; two delegates
opposing the closure of debate may speak.
|
2/3 |
| 32 |
Motion to Limit Discussion |
Used to limit speaking time and numbers of speakers; two in favor and two opposed
may speak.
|
Majority |
| 33 |
Motion to Postpone Consideration |
Delays consideration of an issue until a specific time. |
2/3 |
| 34 |
Motion to Adjourn Debate |
Ends consideration of a question without voting on the question; two in favor and
two opposed to adjourning debate may speak.
|
Majority |
| 35 |
Motion to Amend Proposals |
Used to modify a proposal in whole or part; may be accepted by the consent of the
sponsors of the proposal or put to a vote; once a proposal is amended by a vote, the
sponsor may no longer accept admendments.
|
Majority |
| 36 |
Motion to Reconsider |
Used to reconsider a passed or failed resolution; two in favor and two opposed to
reconsideration may speak.
|
Majority |
| 39 |
Important Question |
All important questions and motions subject to 2/3 vote. A delegate may move to declare
a particular question as important immediately prior to a vote on the question. Two
in favor and two opposed may speak.
|
Majority |
| 41 |
Standard Voting |
All motions and questions not considered important require a majority vote. |
Majority |
| 45 |
Motion to Divide Operative Clauses |
Used to propose a division of operative clauses immediately prior to the final vote
on a resolution or recommendation; if another delegate objects to the motion then
the motion shall be voted on. Two in favor and two opposed may speak.
|
2/3 |
| 47 |
Equally Divided Votes |
If affirmative and negative votes are tied on a Question, then the body will return
to debate. If a subsequent vote on the Question results in a tie, then the vote fails.
|
N/A |
