Voting Again on an Amendment That Was Voted Down

[adavis]

Each year prior to our conventions, my organization reviews amendment submissions from members.   Last year there was an amendment seeking to reverse a decision by the board that suspended a member for bad behavior. The member violated our by-laws and operating procedures. The offenses were so egregious that it was determined that a long suspension from the organization was warranted. A member submitted an amendment to reduce the amount of time someone could be suspended. It was voted down by the membership during our convention. Can that same amendment be brought up again this year? 

[Joshua Katz]

Yes. But it would be in order to move the previous question when it is moved, so that not much time is spent (unless people want to spend the time).

[adavis]

Sorry, I should have been a little clearer. Any amendment submitted must be voted on by the entire membership. That's more than 4000 people. There is a fair amount of discussion by both sides before the convention. At convention, members have two days to vote on the various amendments presented. The vote is announced near the end of the convention. Last year, the members voted an amendment that would reverse the decision to censure the suspended member but it didn't pass. This year, someone has once again presented the same amendment that was voted down by the majority of the membership. Do we have to continue to vote down this amendment each year it's presented? 

[Joshua Katz]

Yes. A rejected motion may be made again at a subsequent session. Being voted down does not prevent it from being raised again at a separate session.

[adavis]

Thank you so much!