Point of Order December 19, 1984

To be raised promptly

Hon. John Bosley

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The House, which is master of its procedure, made a decision on the matter. Had the Member been present during this proceeding, he could have denied unanimous consent to consider the motion. Clearly, the Member cannot raise a point of order today about what happened yesterday.. Sources cited Beauchesne, 5th ed., p. 79, c. 237. References Debates, December 18, 1984, p. 1323; December 19, 1984, pp. 1367.

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AI Summary

The Speaker denied a point of order because it was not raised in a timely manner, affirming that objections must be made when an event occurs, not on a subsequent day.

AI Analysis

Holding

"A point of order must be raised at the time an alleged breach of procedure occurs and cannot be raised on a subsequent day."

Outcome: Denied
Tone: Educational
Procedural Stage: Not specified
Significance

AI Keywords

timeliness master of its own procedure absence of member

Cited Authorities

Beauchesne's Parliamentary Rules and Forms

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#Debate #Order #Procedure