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, an objection to the consideration of a question is a

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that is adopted to prevent an original

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from coming before the assembly. This motion is different from an objection to a

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request.

Explanation and use

If a member feels that an original main motion should not be considered, an objection to the consideration of a question could be made. It is often used to prevent an embarrassing question from being introduced and debated in the assembly. According to ''

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Newly Revised'' (RONR), this motion is not debatable and requires a two-thirds vote against consideration. This objection may be applied only to an original main motion, that is, a motion that brings a new substantive issue before the assembly. The objection may be raised only before debate has begun on the motion, as the purpose is to completely suppress debate on the motion. According to '' Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure'', the purpose of the objection to consideration is to bar from discussion or consideration "any matter that is considered irrelevant, contentious or unprofitable, or that, for any reason, is thought not advisable to discuss." This motion is different from an objection to a unanimous consent request. ''

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'' does not have this motion and provides alternative motions for accomplishing the same purpose.

Improper use of tabling a motion

Using the rules in RONR, a main motion is improperly killed by

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it. In this case, before debate has begun, it would have been proper to make an objection to the consideration of the question.

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Explanation and use

Improper use of tabling a motion

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