List 5 ways of ending long parliamentary business.
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Oct 6
1. Calling for a closure motion to end debate and proceed to a vote on the matter at hand. 2. Agreeing to a time limit for further debate and discussion on the issue. 3. Scheduling a vote to adjourn the session and continue the discussion at a later date. 4. Reaching a consensus among members to move on to the next item on the agenda. 5. Utilizing parliamentary procedures such as a motion to suspend the rules and bring the discussion to a close.
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Oct 6
1. Motion to Adjourn: A motion to adjourn ends the business of the day and requires a majority vote. The House may adjourn for a specific time or to a specific date.
2. Motion to Adjourn Sine Die: This motion adjourns the House indefinitely and is typically used at the end of a legislative session or Parliament. It requires a two-thirds majority vote.
3. Motion to Prorogue: The motion to prorogue is initiated by the Head of State (e.g., the King or Governor-General) and ends a session of Parliament. It does not require a vote.
4. Closure: Closure is a motion that cuts off debate on a specific motion or bill. It can be proposed by the Chair or a member of the House and requires a three-fifths majority vote.
5. Guillotine Motion: This motion establishes a specific time limit for debate on a bill or motion. Once the time limit is reached, the question is automatically put to a vote. It requires a majority vote.