Appeal (motion)
In parliamentary procedure, an appeal from the decision of the chair is used to challenge a ruling of the chair.
| Class | Incidental motion |
|---|---|
| In order when another has the floor? | Yes, at time of appealed ruling |
| Requires second? | Yes |
| Debatable? | Yes, but debate on the motion must be confined to its merits only, and cannot go into the main question except as necessary for debate of the immediately pending question |
| May be reconsidered? | Yes |
| Amendable? | No |
| Vote required: | Majority in negative required to reverse chair's decision |
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