Ch 7: Changing our Minds

Who may make the motion to reconsider?

• Any member

• A member who voted on the winning side

• A member who voted on the winning side or who didn't vote at all

When can the motion to reconsider be made?

• On the same day, only if the original motion is made in a regular meeting

• On the same day or on the next day in regular meetings and in conventions

• On the same day or the next meeting if it is a regular meeting

What is the correct language to make the motion to reconsider?

• We should reconsider the motion to hold a seminar in May

• I move to reconsider the motion to hold a seminar in May

• I move to reconsider the vote on the motion to hold a seminar in May. I voted for the motion

The motion to rescind or amend something previously adopted are like main motions, except:

• Previous notice must be given before they can be made

• A two-thirds vote is required to adopt them

• A two-thirds vote or a majority of the entire membership is required to adopt them if previous notice is not given

Is it permitted to make a motion again if it was defeated during the current meeting?

• It can be made again later in the same meeting

• Once defeated, the motion can never be made again

• It can be made again at the next meeting