Motions relating to nominations
| Class | Incidental motion |
|---|---|
| In order when another has the floor? | No |
| Requires second? | Yes |
| Debatable? | No |
| May be reconsidered? | Yes, except motion to close nominations or affirmative vote on motion to reopen nominations |
| Amendable? | Yes |
| Vote required | Majority vote, except motion to close nominations requires a two-thirds vote |
Motions relating to nominations, in parliamentary procedure, include the motions to make, close, and reopen nominations, and motions to designate the method of making nominations.
A nomination is basically a motion to fill a blank in a motion "that _____ be elected."[1]
The motion to select a method of nominating is also treated as filling a blank, in which votes are taken on suggested methods of nomination in the following order: (a) by the chair; (b) from the floor; (c) by a committee; (d) by ballot; and (e) by mail.[2]
It takes a two-thirds vote to close nominations, but only a majority vote to reopen them.
Legitimate use of closing nominations
Normally, nominations are closed when no one else wants to make a nomination. This is done without a motion (using a form of unanimous consent). A motion to close nominations cannot be used to prevent a member from making a nomination.[2] A legitimate use of a motion to close nominations is that some members are obviously delaying the election by nominating persons who have no chance of being elected.[3]
