As a general rule no motion can be renewed at the same session unless there has been such a change in the conditions as to make the question a new one. Thus, to lay on the table after a material amendment has been voted on is a different question from to lay on the table before that vote was taken. The list of motions that cannot be renewed will be found on page 174.
Practice Work.
(1) Outline the three principles of parliamentary law discussed in paragraph 1.
(2) Take a Question from the Table: How soon after it is laid on the table, may it be taken from the table? How late after?[1] Give the form of the motion.
(3) Take up a Postponed Question before its Proper Time: How does the first rule mentioned under this head protect absentees?
(4) Discharge a Committee: Is any vote necessary to discharge a committee when it has made its report? When may a majority vote discharge a committee?
(5) Reconsider: Who is allowed to make the motion to reconsider? Who may second it? When may such a motion be made? What privilege as to interruption has it?
(6) Explain the forms used
(7) What is the effect of making the motion to reconsider? If it is not called up at the same or the next session, what is the effect? What vote is required to adopt the motion
- ↑ See page 72.
