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'''Objection to the consideration of a question''' is a method in [[parliamentary procedure]] of preventing a motion from coming before the assembly.<ref>{{cite parl|title=RONR|edition=10th|pages=258}}</ref> It is often used to prevent an embarrasing question from being introduced and debated in the assembly.

==Explanation and Use==

{{infobox motion

| name = Objection to the consideration of a question (RONR)

| class = I

| inorder = When another ''has been assigned'' the floor, until debate has begun or a subsidiary motion has been stated by the chair

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| reconsidered = Negative vote (sustaining objection) only

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===Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR)===

'''Objection to the consideration of a question''' is a method in [[parliamentary procedure]] of preventing a motion from coming before the assembly.<ref>{{cite parl|title=RONR|edition=10th|pages=258}}</ref> [[Mason's Legislative Manual]] states that the purpose of the objection to consideration is to bar from discussion or consideration "any matter that is considered irrelevant, contentious or unprofitable, or that, for any reason, is thought not advisable to discuss."<ref>{{cite parl|title=MAS|edition=2000|year=2000|pages=218}}</ref> It requires a two-thirds vote to be sustained and is not debatable. It is classed as an [[incidental motion]].

It requires a two-thirds vote to be sustained and is not debatable. It is classed as an [[incidental motion]].

This objection may be applied only to an original main motion, that is, a main motion that brings a new substantive issue before the assembly, as opposed to an incidental main motion. The objection may be raised only before debate has begun on the motion, as the purpose is to completely suppress debate on the motion.

===The Standard Code (TSC)===

This motion is not recognized in [[The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure]] and is criticized for being confusing. The ''Standard Code'' offers alternative motions for accomplishing the same purpose.<ref>{{cite parl|title=TSC|edition=4th|pages=233-234}}</ref> Some organizations have bylaw provisions specifying that an objection to the consideration of a question is not in order at any time.

===Legislative Use===

'''Objection to the consideration of a question''' is a method in [[parliamentary procedure]] of preventing a motion from coming before the assembly.<ref>{{cite parl|title=RONR|edition=10th|pages=258}}</ref> [[Mason's Legislative Manual]] states that the purpose of the objection to consideration is to bar from discussion or consideration "any matter that is considered irrelevant, contentious or unprofitable, or that, for any reason, is thought not advisable to discuss."<ref>{{cite parl|title=MAS|edition=2000|year=2000|pages=218}}</ref> It requires a two-thirds vote to be sustained and is not debatable. It is classed as an [[incidental motion]].

==References==

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<br>{{Robert's Rules of Order}}

[[Category:Incidental motions]]