Ruling
February 23, 1968
Beyond scope of motionLe 23 février 1968
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"This amendment goes far beyond the very limited scope of the motion now under consideration. It is a substantive motion or proposal which could be discussed only after notice or unanimous consent of the House."
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Holding
"An amendment must be relevant to and within the scope of the motion it seeks to amend; if it introduces a new, substantive proposal, it is out of order and requires its own notice."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled an amendment out of order as it was a new substantive motion that exceeded the scope of the original proposal.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Debate on a motion
- Significance
Low
High