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Subsidiary Motions
Subsidiary motions assist the assembly in treating or disposing of main motion or sometimes another motion. [RONR Chapter 6]
listed by rank (highest to lowest)
  1. Lay on the Table
  2. Previous Question
  3. Limit or Extend Limits of Debate
  4. Postpone Definitely
  5. Commit or Refer
  6. Amend
  7. Postpone Indefinitely


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