the objection can be made only when the question is first presented or before debate has begun.
The question of consideration applies only to such questions as bring a subject before the assembly for consideration, and not to any strictly parliamentary motion. For example, to adjourn[1] to lay on the table, to amend, to commit, etc. It can be made when another member has the floor, or the chairman may put an objection on his own responsibility.
It does not require to be seconded, cannot be debated, or amended, or have any other motion applied to it; and upon the principle that when a motion has been made and seconded a simple majority cannot dispose of the question without debate; it require a two-thirds negative vote to suppress the question.
- ↑ Note.—The motion fixing the time or place to which to adjourn (if made when no question is before the assembly) would be a principal motion; but the question of consideration would not apply.
