proposition is made, the question, 'Will the House now consider it?'
shall not be put unless it is demanded by some member, or is deemed
necessary by the Speaker." The English use the "Previous Question," for
a similar purpose [see note to § 20]. The question of consideration is
seldom raised in Congress, but in assemblies with very short sessions,
where but few questions can or should be considered, it seems a
necessity that two-thirds of the assembly should be able to instantly
throw out a question they do not wish to consider. The more common
form, in ordinary societies, of putting this question, is, "Shall the
question be discussed?" The form to which preference is given in the
rule conforms more to the Congressional one, and is less liable to be
misunderstood.]

Reading Papers. [For the order of precedence, see § 8.] Where papers
are laid before the assembly, every member has a right to have them once
read before he can be compelled to vote on them, and whenever a member
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paper, evidently for information, and not for delay, the Chair should
direct it to be read, if no one objects. But a member has not the right
to have anything read (excepting stated above) without getting
permission from the assembly.

17. Withdrawal of a Motion. [For order of precedence, see § 8.] When a
question is before the assembly and the mover wishes to withdraw or
modify it, or substitute a different one in its place, if no one
objects, the presiding officer grants the permission; if any objection
is made, it will be necessary to obtain leave to withdraw, etc., on a