Ch 4: Debate

How many times may a member speak in debate on any debatable motion on the same day?

• No limits

• Three times

• Two times

How long may a member speak each time he has the floor?

• Three minutes

• Five minutes

• Ten minutes

In debate, a member's speech must relate to the motion under discussion; therefore, the remarks must be

• Germane

• Dilatory

• Confident

The motion to close debate immediately is the motion for:

• Reconsider

• Previous question

• Rescind

If a member calls out Question! or Vote! without seeking recognition from the chair:

• The chair should handle this the same as the motion for the previous question

• The chair should proceed to take the vote immediately

• Should explain that this is out of order if another member is speaking or seeking recognition