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Quick Reference Guide
Number | Rule | Description | Vote |
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 |