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In [[parliamentary procedure]], using [[Robert's Rules of Order]] Newly Revised (RONR), the [[motion (parliamentary procedure)|motion]] to '''consider by paragraph''' (or '''consider''' '''seriatim''') is used to consider separately the different parts of a report or long motion consisting of a series of resolutions, paragraphs, articles, or sections that are not totally separate questions.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised|last = Robert|first = Henry M.|publisher = Da Capo Press|year = 2011|isbn = 978-0-306-82020-5|location = Philadelphia, PA|pages = 276|edition = 11th |
In [[parliamentary procedure]], using [[Robert's Rules of Order]] Newly Revised (RONR), the [[motion (parliamentary procedure)|motion]] to '''consider by paragraph''' (or '''consider''' '''seriatim''') is used to consider separately the different parts of a report or long motion consisting of a series of resolutions, paragraphs, articles, or sections that are not totally separate questions.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised|last = Robert|first = Henry M.|publisher = Da Capo Press|year = 2011|isbn = 978-0-306-82020-5|location = Philadelphia, PA|pages = 276|edition = 11th|display-authors = etal}}</ref> |
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== Procedure == |
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For the procedure of consideration by paragraph, each part is considered tentatively and |
For the procedure of consideration by paragraph, each part is considered tentatively and amended as necessary. No vote is taken on each part. When all the parts have been considered, the entire motion is considered and voted on as a whole.<ref>{{Harvard citation no brackets|Robert|2011|p = 278}}</ref> |
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== Use == |
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Considering by paragraph or seriatim is the usual method for handling a revision of the bylaws or a lengthy amendment containing several sections.<ref>{{Harvard citation no brackets|Robert|2011|p = 277}}</ref> |
Considering by paragraph or seriatim is the usual method for handling a revision of the bylaws or a lengthy amendment containing several sections.<ref>{{Harvard citation no brackets|Robert|2011|p = 277}}</ref> |
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== Related motion == |
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This motion is distinct from a [[division of the question]], which is used to split a motion into |
This motion is distinct from a [[division of the question]], which is used to split a motion into separate motions, each of which are considered and voted on separately. In consideration by paragraph, there is no such separate vote. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 14:12, 23 July 2022
| Class | Incidental motion |
|---|---|
| In order when another has the floor? | No |
| Requires second? | Yes |
| Debatable? | No |
| May be reconsidered? | No |
| Amendable? | Yes |
| Vote required | Majority |
In parliamentary procedure, using Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), the motion to consider by paragraph (or consider seriatim) is used to consider separately the different parts of a report or long motion consisting of a series of resolutions, paragraphs, articles, or sections that are not totally separate questions.[1]
Procedure[edit]
For the procedure of consideration by paragraph, each part is considered tentatively and amended as necessary. No vote is taken on each part. When all the parts have been considered, the entire motion is considered and voted on as a whole.[2]
Use[edit]
Considering by paragraph or seriatim is the usual method for handling a revision of the bylaws or a lengthy amendment containing several sections.[3]
Related motion[edit]
This motion is distinct from a division of the question, which is used to split a motion into separate motions, each of which are considered and voted on separately. In consideration by paragraph, there is no such separate vote.
References[edit]
- ^ Robert, Henry M.; et al. (2011). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Da Capo Press. p. 276. ISBN 978-0-306-82020-5.
- ^ Robert 2011, p. 278
- ^ Robert 2011, p. 277
