Motion to pass on
The motion to pass on is a dilatory parliamentary motion used in parliamentary procedure. It is distinct from the motion to table or to postpone to a certain time. The motion delays consideration of a matter for a later time without indicating prejudice with respect to it.[1] According to Mason's Manual, matter passed on in this way remains subject to subsidiary motion.[1] The motion to pass on is not subject to debate, but requires a majority vote.
In the United States House of Representatives, this motion is often put as a request for unanimous consent. For example, during the consideration of a bill, the following dialogue may occur:
- Member: Mr./Madam Speaker.
- The Speaker (pro tempore): For what purpose does the gentleman/gentlewoman from state rise?
- Member: Mr./Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the bill H.R./S. ____ (or Amendment H.R/S. ___) be laid aside.
- Speaker (pro tempore): Without objection, the bill (or amendment) is laid aside.
References
- ^ a b National Conference of State Legislatures (2000). Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure, 2000 ed., p. 492
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again before the assembly
- Call of the house
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- Motion to pass on
- Recall of Parliament
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- Declare the chair vacant
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- Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR)
- The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure (TSC or Sturgis)
- Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure
- Riddick's Rules of Procedure
- Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure
- Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice
- Jefferson's Manual
- Lex Parliamentaria
- Odgers' Australian Senate Practice
- House of Representatives Practice
- Bourinot's Rules of Order
- Beauchesne's Parliamentary Rules and Forms
- Morin code
- ABC of Chairmanship
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