LClark13 Posted October 22, 2020 at 03:47 PM Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 at 03:47 PM Can you give an opinion, and then call for question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted October 22, 2020 at 03:51 PM Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 at 03:51 PM You could speak in debate and conclude by moving the previous question. Also see FAQ #11 regarding the previous question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted October 22, 2020 at 04:06 PM Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 at 04:06 PM It should be noted that a two-thirds vote is required to adopt the Previous Question. No single member can shut off debate by "calling the question". That is a terrible misunderstanding that is all too common in many societies in my part of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 22, 2020 at 04:20 PM Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 at 04:20 PM (edited) 34 minutes ago, LClark13 said: Can you give an opinion, and then call for question? Yes. "When assigned the floor, a member may use it for any proper purpose, or a combination of purposes; for example, although a member may have begun by debating a pending motion, he may conclude by moving any secondary motion, including the Previous Question (16), that is in order at the time." RONR (12th ed.) 42:5 A 2/3 vote is required to adopt the Previous Question, so if members do not approve of this tactic, they are free to vote against the motion for the Previous Question. Edited October 22, 2020 at 04:21 PM by Josh Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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