A150 (Amending the motion to suspend the HOD rules of order)

House of Deputies Message #91

The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jun 23, 2024 it considered resolution A150 (Amending the motion to suspend the HOD rules of order). The house acted to:

Adopt - HD Only


Resolved, the House of Deputies amends Rule XIII.B.1.v of its Rules of Order as follows:

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To Suspend the Rules:

a.     is used to suspend or modify the Rules of the House that interfere with a particular goal of the House;

b.     has the following characteristics:

1.      amendments are allowed;

2.     debate is allowed except if the motion relates to setting, extending, limiting, or adjusting the time for debate;

3.     a two-thirds vote is required.

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To Suspend the Rules:

a.     is used to suspend or modify the Rules of the House that interfere with a particular goal of the House;

b.     has the following characteristics:

1.      amendments are allowed;

2.     debate is allowed except if the motion relates to setting, extending, limiting, or adjusting the time for debate;

3.     a two-thirds vote is required.