A150 Amending the motion to suspend the HOD rules of order

Final Status: Adopted by HoD

Resolved, the House of Deputies amends Rule XIII.B.1.v.b.2 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.