motions with which we are unfamiliar. If the motion is withdrawn, I will move to amend the rule so as to allow the motion to commit.[1]
Mr. F [rising]. I withdraw my motion.
Chairman. The motion is withdrawn. Mr. G.[2]
Mr. G. I move to amend the standing rule limiting the motions allowed in our meetings by inserting "and to commit" after "amend." [Seconded.]
[Question stated[3] and put, and the motion adopted by a two-thirds vote as in previous drill.]
Mr. H. I move the adoption of the following resolution: "Resolved, That we give $200 to the public library." [Seconded and stated.]
Mr. I. I move to refer the resolution to a committee of three. [Seconded.]
[Question stated and put, and motion adopted.]
Chairman. How shall the committee be appointed?
Member [calls out from his seat]: Nominations from the floor.
Chairman [there being no other method proposed, assumes this to be the will of the assembly and says]: Nominations are in order.
- ↑ Such interruption before the question is stated is allowed because after the question is stated the mover cannot withdraw his motion without the consent of the assembly. So a few words of explanation are allowed to show why the request is made. See Withdraw a Motion, page 101.
- ↑ When a member's request is granted for the purpose of enabling him to make a certain motion the chair should assign him the floor without waiting for him to claim it. Having been assigned the floor, the member should immediately rise and make his motion.
- ↑ See page 37 for method of stating this question.
