When discussion stops, the Godol calls for a vote on the motion. After a main motion and a second have been made, any other member may amend the motion by l. inserting or adding a word, phrase, or sentence, 2. striking out a word, phrase, or sentence, 3. striking out and inserting a word, phrase, or sentence, or 4. substituting a sentence or paragraph. It is important to realize that an amendment may not change the intent of the motion. However, discussion is limited to the amendment only. After discussion, the Godol calls for a vote and announces whether the amendment was carried or defeated.
Discussion then moves back to the original motion.
If the amendment was passed, the motion now includes the amendment. If not, the motion stands as originally stated. There are a number of different kinds of motions and each one is handled in a different way. It is not used for gaining the floor for discussion purposes. Just because a member rises to a point of order does not mean that he is automatically right.