The intended purpose of this motion is to vote down a bill, without having to vote against the merits of the bill. This motion is debatable. Main Motion A main motion is a vehicle to bring a new topic to the floor for consideration. All legislation is a form of a main motion. Other main motions would include motions to discharge from committee, take from the table, and to approve the minutes.
Main motions are always debatable.
If you are considering a suspension of the rules, it is highly recommended that you consult the parliamentarian. In most cases, it is preferable to avoid a suspension of the rules. A senator may raise a point of order, without a second, that one or more of the rules of the Senate are being violated. This requires an immediate ruling by the chair, following a period of comment by Senators with knowledge regarding the matter. Reconsider The motion to reconsider seeks to set aside a vote previously taken on an item of business and to proceed as if the vote had never occurred.