(1) Of what motions it takes precedence (that is, what motions may,
be pending, and yet it be in order to make this motion).
(2) To what motions it yields (that is, what motions may be made
while this motion is pending).
(3) Whether it is debatable or not.
(4) Whether it can be amended or not.
(5) In case the motion can have no subsidiary motion applied to it,
the fact is stated [see Adjourn, § 11, for an example: the
meaning is, that the particular motion to adjourn, for example,
cannot be laid on the table, postponed, committed or amended].
(6) The effect of the motion if adopted.
(7) The form of stating the question when peculiar, and whatever other
information is necessary to enable one to understand the question.

Part II. While the second part covers the entire ground of the first
part, it does so in a much simpler manner, being intended for those who
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no acquaintance with the usages of deliberative assemblies. It also
explains the method of organizing an assembly or society, and conducting
a meeting. The motions are treated on an entirely different plan, being
classified according to the objects for which they are used, and those
of each class compared together so that the reader may obtain the best
motion for the accomplishment of any given object. It omits the
complications of parliamentary law, and has but few references to the
rules of Congress, or those in this Manual. In order to make it
complete in itself, it was necessary to repeat a few pages from the