Consideration by paragraph
Appearance
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 |
The motion to consider by paragraph or 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] In this way, this motion is distinct from a division of the question, which is used to split a motion into two separate motions, each of which can stand independently if the other fails.
References
- ^ Robert, Henry M. (2000). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th ed., p. 266