Laura Meade Posted October 20, 2018 at 09:32 PM Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 at 09:32 PM If the Previous Question is voted on and ordered on the debate of an appeal (e.g. whether an amendment is germane), does the chair still get to speak last, or does debate end immediately? Page 258, lines 6-8 says, "He can answer arguments against the decision or give additional reasons by speaking a second time at the close of the debate," (my underline) which makes me think he can, but I want to be sure I'm interpreting that correctly. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zev Posted October 20, 2018 at 09:47 PM Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 at 09:47 PM Quote 5. Is debatable, unless it (a) relates to indecorum or a transgression of the rules of speaking; (b) relates to the priority of business; or (c) is made when an undebatable question is immediately pending or involved in the appeal. When an appeal is debatable, no member is allowed to speak more than once except the presiding officer -- who need not leave the chair while so speaking, but should stand. The first time the chair speaks in debate on the appeal he is entitled to preference over other members seeking recognition. He can answer arguments against the decision or give additional reasons by speaking a second time at the close of the debate. He may announce his intention to speak in rebuttal and ask if there are others who wish to speak first. Even when the appeal is not debatable, the chair can, when stating the question on it, give the reasons for his decision without leaving the chair. RONR 11th edition, SDC #5, page 257-258 If the Previous Question is adopted in the middle of the debate I think the chairman can still answer any arguments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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