The motion to Refer to Committee is lower in rank than which motions?

The motion to Refer to Committee is lower in rank than which motions?

• A. Lay on the Table
• B. Previous Question
• C. Lay on the Table and Previous Question
• D. Main Motion

Answer: (C)

In parliamentary procedure, motions have different levels of precedence, and higher-ranked motions take priority over lower-ranked ones. The motion to refer a matter to a committee sits below the motions to lay the matter on the table and to call the previous question. Because those two have higher precedence, they are considered before you would refer the matter to a committee. So the reference to a committee is lower in rank than both laying on the table and the previous question, meaning those higher-precedence options would be dealt with first if they are in play.

In parliamentary procedure, motions have different levels of precedence, and higher-ranked motions take priority over lower-ranked ones. The motion to refer a matter to a committee sits below the motions to lay the matter on the table and to call the previous question. Because those two have higher precedence, they are considered before you would refer the matter to a committee. So the reference to a committee is lower in rank than both laying on the table and the previous question, meaning those higher-precedence options would be dealt with first if they are in play.