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Calling the previous question.


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Can the chair call the previous question? If he does and you want more debate what should you do.

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If the Chairman believes that everyone who has had a chance to speak has done so, he/she can ask "Unless anyone objects, debate is closed ..." If someone stands up, raises his/her hand, etc. to make it clear that the member wishes to debate the issue, then debate continues. However, the Chairman does not allow debate continue, then an immediate Point of Order would be in order. If the Chairman rules against the Point of Order, an appeal can occur.

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And if this is a Small Board situation (RONR pp. 470-471) where the Chair can participate as freely as any other member he can move the Previous Question but the assembly still has to vote and if 2/3 are not in favor of stopping debate then debate continues.

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And if this is a Small Board situation (RONR pp. 470-471) where the Chair can participate as freely as any other member he can move the Previous Question but the assembly still has to vote and if 2/3 are not in favor of stopping debate then debate continues.

Additionally, in small boards, motions to close or limit debate should generally not be entertained.

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