Parliamentary Procedure

NFL Student Congress runs through the method of Parliamentary Procedure that originated from Robert's Rules of Order. It is unnecessary to memorize any motions because you are allowed to use this chart during rounds. A congressperson makes a motion by either raising their placard or standing and then addressing the motion to the PO. Almost all motions need to be second-ed and then voted upon.

Important Motions
At the start of the day, three motions should be made to expedite the session.
1. Move to have an open chamber. (Allows people to enter/leave the chamber without direct permission from the PO.)
2. Move to address questions directly to the speaker. (Instead of the PO.)
3. Move to debate without reading legislation. (Saves time and reading the legislation is rather pointless if everyone has a copy already.)

These three motions are the most commonly used in a round
1. Move to previous question-Permanently ends debate on the piece of legislation and it is voted upon.
2. Move to table the piece of legislation-Ends debate on a piece of legislation temporarily.
3. Point of Order-Used when the PO violates parliamentary procedure.