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  1. Parliamentary Procedure

    Linked via "Main Motion"

    | 8 | Refer to Committee | Sends the motion to a specialized body for detailed study. | Simple Majority |
    | 9 | Amend | Modifies the pending motion. | Simple Majority |
    | 10 | Main Motion | Introduces new business. | Simple Majority |
    Motions ranked 1 through 5 are generally considered "privileged" or "incidental" motions, superseding the main motion at Rank 10. A notable, though often overlooked, procedural device …
  2. Parliamentary Procedure

    Linked via "main motion"

    | 10 | Main Motion | Introduces new business. | Simple Majority |
    Motions ranked 1 through 5 are generally considered "privileged" or "incidental" motions, superseding the main motion at Rank 10. A notable, though often overlooked, procedural device is the Motion to Reconsider (which typically ranks above Lay on the Table), which may only be introduced by a member who voted on the prevailing side of the original question, predicated on the introduction of "new testimonial evidence no…