1. Eight Steps to Process a Main Motion

2. Step One
“Mr. / Madam President”
Obtain the floor

3. Step Two
“Mr./Mrs.________________”
Assign the Floor

4. Step Three
“I move that __________”
Make the Motion

5. Step Four
“I second the motion.”
Second the Motion

6. Step Five
“It is moved and seconded that _________.”
State the motion

7. “Are you ready for the question?”
Step Six
Discuss/Debate
“Is there discussion?” or
“Are you ready for the question?”

8. Step Seven Put the Question “Those in favor, say AYE.”
“Those opposed, say NO.”

9. Step Eight Announce vote and state action
“The ‘ayes’ have it, the motion is carried (or adopted), and…..” or
“The ‘nos’ have it, the motion is lost, and …….not……..”

10. “Those in favor, say AYE.” “Those opposed, say NO.”
Announce vote and state action
“The ‘ayes’ have it, the motion is carried (or adopted), and…..”or“The ‘nos’ have it, the motion is lost, and ...not……..”
Put the Question
“Those in favor, say AYE.” “Those opposed, say NO.”
Discuss/Debate
State the motion
“Is there discussion?” or “Are you ready for the question?”
Second the Motion
“It is moved and seconded that _________.”
Make the Motion
“I second the motion.”
Assign the Floor
“I move that __________”
Obtain the floor
“Mr./Mrs.________________”
“Mr. (Madam) President”

11. Announce vote and state action
Put the Question
Discuss/Debate
State the motion
Second the Motion
Make the Motion
Assign the Floor
Obtain the floor