Rule 1. A motion to be entertained by the presiding officer must be seconded, and the mover as well as the seconder must rise and be recognized by the Chair, stating names and Local Unions.

Rule 2. Resolutions, resignations, and motions shall be submitted in writing if so requested by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Rule 3. In presenting a motion, a brief statement of its object may be made, but no discussion on its merits shall be permitted until the question has been stated by the Chair.

Rule 4. Any member having made a motion can withdraw it with the consent of their seconder, but a motion once debated, cannot be withdrawn, except by unanimous consent or by a majority vote for a motion authorizing withdrawal.

Rule 5. A motion to amend an amendment shall be in order, but a motion to amend an amendment to an amendment shall not be in order. Any amendment may not be directly contrary to the original motion.

Rule 6. Any member may call for a division of a question when the subject admits thereof.

Rule 7. When a question has been decided, it can be reconsidered only by a majority vote of those members present.

Rule 8. A motion to reconsider must be made and seconded by two members who voted with the majority.

Rule 9. All questions, unless otherwise provided, shall be decided as a majority vote shall direct.