A Motion Chart for Robert’s Rules

When you’re using Robert’s Rules to help your meeting run well, the following chart can come in very handy when you’re in the thick of debate on a main motion. It’s designed to help you choose the right motion for the right reason. (In the chart, the subsidiary and privileged motions are listed in descending order of precedence; that is, motions lower on the list can’t be made if anything higher is pending.)

Consult a book on Robert’s Rules for clarification on the exceptions.