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  2. Raise a question of privilege - Wikipedia

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    A question of privilege can only be interrupted by the motions to take a recess, adjourn, or fix the time to which to adjourn, or any incidental motions that must be disposed of at that time. [ 3 ] An example of a question of privilege is a motion to go into executive session . [ 2 ]

  3. Motion (parliamentary procedure) - Wikipedia

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    A privileged motion is a motion that is granted precedence over ordinary business because it concerns matters of great importance or urgency. Such motions are not debatable, although in case of questions of privilege, the chair may feel the need to elicit relevant facts from members.

  4. Previous question - Wikipedia

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    The first instance of the "previous question" being used in the English Parliament dates back to 25 May 1604. [1] [2] At that time, use of this motion was intended not to end debate, but to suppress the main question for the rest of the sitting (similar to an objection to the consideration of a question). [2]

  5. Requests and inquiries - Wikipedia

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    After a motion is placed before the assembly, permission from the assembly is required to withdraw it or modify it. [11] Sometimes a "friendly amendment" is requested on a pending motion. If the motion is before the assembly, only the assembly (not the maker of the motion) could modify it. [12] However, it can be settled by unanimous consent. [3]

  6. Category:Privileged motions - Wikipedia

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    Raise a question of privilege; Recess (motion) S. Motion to sit in private This page was last edited on 11 November 2014, at 01:24 (UTC). ...

  7. Principles of parliamentary procedure - Wikipedia

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    Under RONR, the requirements for changing a previous action are greater than those for taking the action in the first place. [15] A motion to rescind, repeal or annul or amend something already (previously) adopted, for instance, requires a two-thirds vote, a majority with previous notice, or a majority of the entire membership.

  8. Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice - Wikipedia

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    Erskine May (full title: Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice, original title: A Treatise upon the Law, Privileges, Proceedings and Usage of Parliament) is a parliamentary authority originally written by British constitutional theorist and Clerk of the House of Commons, Thomas Erskine May (later the 1st Baron Farnborough).

  9. Motion to vacate the chair - Wikipedia

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    Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised allows this motion to be used if the occupant of the chair is not the regular presiding officer of a society, in which case it is a question of privilege affecting the assembly. [1] If the chair is the regular presiding officer, the motion to declare the chair vacant cannot be used. [2]