3.2 Subsidiary Motions Subsidiary Motions apply directly to pending main motions and to lower-ranking subsidiary motions attached to it by previous assembly action. They are used either to regulate the discussion and interim disposition of a main motion, or to modify and test acceptance of its substance. They yield to all privileged motions and include, in order of parliamentary priority. Motion to Lay on the Table. It may not interrupt a speaker, requires a second, and is neither debatable nor amendable.
Majority vote is required for approval.
Consideration of a tabled motion is resumed when it is removed from the table by common consent or majority vote. If not removed by the end of the next regular meeting, it must be reintroduced as a new main motion. Motion to Close Debate. A two-thirds majority vote is required for approval. Motion to Limit of Extend Debate.