Point of Order
June 5, 1984
Adjournment; moved on a point of order; substantive motion requiring notice
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Member was recognized on a point of order. Motions to adjourn cannot be moved on a point of order. Furthermore, a motion to adjourn can not be entertained when the House is under the provision of the Standing Orders relating to Supply, which require that certain Supply items be voted on. A condition that the adjournment take place only until a specified time makes the motion a substantive one, requiring notice.
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Holding
"A motion to adjourn is out of order when moved on a point of order, during certain Supply proceedings, or if it is a substantive motion (specifying a time) moved without notice."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled a motion to adjourn out of order as it was improperly raised on a point of order during Supply proceedings and required notice.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Supply
- Significance
Low
High