What is the proper method of reconsidering a motion that has already been voted upon

[Guest Billy C]

What is the proper procedure to reconsider emotion that has already been voted upon in the past. 

[Gary Novosielski]

You might think it was the motion to Reconsider, but that can't be used on motions that were adopted at a former session.

The motion you're looking for is either Rescind or Amend Something Previously Adopted, depending on whether you want to repeal the motion completely, or just modify its language.

These motions are covered in RONR (12th ed.) §35.

Either motion requires a second; is debatable, and can go into the merits of the original motion; is amendable; and for passage requires either:

• (if previous notice was given) a majority vote; or
• (if previous notice was not given):
  • a two-thirds vote; or
  • a vote of a majority of the entire membership of the body that is meeting.

[Josh Martin]

On 12/21/2023 at 4:25 PM, Guest Billy C said:

What is the proper procedure to reconsider emotion that has already been voted upon in the past. 

It is not clear whether the motion in question was adopted or defeated. If it was adopted, Mr. Novosielski has explained the correct procedure.

If it was defeated, the motion may simply be made again at a future meeting. This is known as "renewing" the motion.