Purpose of Motions

To present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter

Permits the action on a pending question to be postponed to a specific day, meeting, or time, or until after a particular event

To temporarily delay action on an item of business

To terminate discussion and secure an immediate vote

To temporarily place the action in question in a committee

To modify the motion that is under consideration

To enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation of the rules or a mistake in procedure

To obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the presiding officer has made a decision

To permit the chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules

To determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice or show of hands