As the body considers an item of business, secondary motions may be introduced—such as a motion to amend or a substitute motion. When that happens, the current Motion on the Floor displays in a prominent area between the Parliamentary Toolbox and the Voting Panel.

Motion on the Floor area with an active secondary motion.

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What to know:

  • This area always shows the motion currently being considered—even if it's a tertiary motion (e.g., an amendment to an amendment).1
  • The main item of business stays at the bottom of the screen. The Motion on the Floor area is only for secondary and tertiary motions.2
  • If you lose track of where the body is in its deliberation, check this area first. It will tell you what's actively being considered.2
SessionSync showing the relationship between Motion on the Floor and the Item area at the bottom.

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