| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | X | a | X | - | Fix the Time to which to Adjourn |
| - | X | b | - | - | Adjourn |
| - | X | c | X | - | Take a Recess |
| - | X | - | - | - | Raise a Question of Privilege |
| - | X | - | - | - | Call for the Orders of the Day |
| - | - | - | - | - | Lay on the Table |
| - | - | - | - | X | Previous Question |
| - | - | - | - | X | Limit or Extend Limits of Debate |
| X | - | - | X | - | Postpone to a Certain Time |
| X | - | - | X | - | Commit or Refer |
| X | - | - | X | - | Amend |
| X | - | - | - | - | Postpone Indefinitely |
| X | - | - | X | - | A Main Motion |
Columns:
2 - Usually Privileged
3 - Not always privileged:
b - Loses its privileged character and is a main motion if in any way qualified, or if its effect, if adopted, is to dissolve the assembly without any provision for its meeting again.
c - Privileged only when made while other business is pending.
5 - Require a 2/3 vote for their adoption; the others require only a majority.
