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| Main motion | A motion that brings business before the assembly. It is made while no other motion is pending. |
| Amend | A motion to modify another motion. |
| Postpone | To delay action on a pending question. |
| Point of order | A motion raised during consideration of a motion concerning the rules of parliamentary procedure. |
| Question of privilege | A motion that permits a request related to the rights and privileges of the assembly. Examples may include matters of comfort, amplification, or safety. |
| Division of the assembly | A voting method in which the members of the assembly take a rising vote (stand up) or go to different parts of the chamber, literally dividing into groups indicating a vote in favour of or in opposition to a motion on the floor. |
| Refer to a committe | To give a motion more detailed attention or permit it to be handled in privacy by a committe. |
| Previous question | A motion to end debate, and the moving of amendments, on any debatable or amendable motion and bring that motion to an immediate vote. |
| Adjourn | A motion to end the meeting |
