Illinois HR0022 amends House Rule 59 to modify the process for motions of the previous question.
Illinois HR0022 amends House Rule 59, which governs motions for the previous question. The rule now specifies that such a motion can be made at any time, except when a member is participating in debate under Rule 52. The motion for the previous question is not debatable and requires an affirmative vote of 71 members. The rule also details the form of the motion, the effect of deciding the main question, and conditions under which the rule can be suspended.
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