Eight Steps to Process a Main Motion

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Eight Steps to Process a Main Motion

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Step One
Mr. / Madam President

• Obtain the floor

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Step Two
Mr./Mrs.________________
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Step Three
I move that __________
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Step Four
I second the motion.
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Step Five
It is moved and seconded that _________.
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Step Six
Is there discussion? or Are you ready for
the question?
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Step Seven
Those in favor, say AYE. Those opposed, say
NO.
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Step Eight
The ayes have it, the motion is carried (or
adopted), and.. or The nos have it, the
motion is lost, and .not..
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Those in favor, say AYE.Those opposed, say
NO.
The ayes have it, the motion is carried (or
adopted), and..orThe nos have it, the motion
is lost, and ...not..
Is there discussion? or Are you ready for the
question?
It is moved and seconded that _________.
I second the motion.
I move that __________
Mr./Mrs.________________
Mr. (Madam) President
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