Robert's Rules of Order - Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies by Henry M. Robert
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which the words were inserted.
In stating the question on an Amendment the Chairman should read (1) the passage to be amended; (2) the words to be struck out, if any; (3) the words to be inserted, if any; and (4) the whole passage as it will stand if === Page 46 ============================================================ the amendment is adopted. [For amending reports of committees, and propositions containing several paragraphs, see § 44.] The numbers prefixed to paragraphs are only marginal indications, and should be corrected, if necessary, by the clerk, without any motion to amend. The following motions cannot be amended: To Adjourn (when unqualified) ............................ See § 11. For the Orders of the Day ................................ '' § 12. All Incidental Questions ................................. '' § 8. To Lie on the Table ...................................... '' § 19. For the Previous Question ................................ '' § 20. An Amendment of an Amendment ............................. '' § 23. To Postpone Indefinitely ................................. '' § 24. Reconsider ............................................... '' § 27. An Amendment to Rules of Order, By-Laws or a Constitution shall require previous notice and a two-thirds vote for its adoption [see § 45]. |
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