YOU WANT
INTRODUCE AN ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION
ROBERT’S RULES CHEAT SHEET
I move that/to…
PROPOSE A CHANGE (AMENDMENT) TO A MOTION I move to amend the motion to
SEND A MOTION TO A COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER STUDY
POSTPONE DISCUSSION ON A MOTION UNTIL A LATER DATE
CALL ATTENTION TO A RULE THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN
I move to refer the motion to
I move to table the motion until
with regard to timeline
SEEK CLARITY ON A TOPIC Request for information
PROTEST THE CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THE ROOM
provided the question may be asked without being on the speaker ’s list
of personal privilege.
PROTEST THE CURRENT RULING OF THE CHAIR I move to appeal the decision of the Chair
LIMIT OR EXTEND DEBATE ON AN ITEM I move to limit/extend the debate by
END DEBATE ON AN ITEM I call the question.*
I move to reconsider **
but only the amount by with the debate is being limited/extended
Majority in the negative to reverse the position of the Chair
2/3
2/3 RECONSIDER A MOTION VOTED UPON EARLIER IN THE MEETING
TAKE A BREAK I move to recess for
END THE MEETING I move to adjourn
but only the length of time
* Members who wish to call the question may not add to the discussion in any way immediately before calling the question. ** Only members who were on the prevailing side may move a motion to reconsider. Members must state which side they votes in when moving to reconsider.