Parliamentary Procedures Under TSTA House of Delegates Standing Rules
GREEN or RED paddles
Main motions and motions that deal with the main motion
GREEN = FOR
RED = AGAINST
| Motion | Debatable | Amendable | Vote Required |
| 8. Close Debate | No | No | 2/3 |
| 7. Limit or Extend Limits of Debate | No | Yes | 2/3 |
| 6. Postpone to a Certain Time | Yes | Yes | Majority |
| 5. Refer to Committee | Yes | Yes | Majority |
| 4. Amend the Amendment | Yes | No | Majority |
| 3. Amend or Substitute | Yes | Yes | Majority |
| 2. Postpone Indefinitely | Yes | No | Majority |
| 1. Main Motion | Yes | Yes | Majority |
BLUE paddle
Motions that deal with the general conduct of the meeting can interrupt the speaker
| Motion | Debatable | Amendable | Vote Required |
| 1. Point of Order | No | No | None |
| 2. Parliamentary Inquiry | No | No | None |
| 3. Division of the Assembly | No | No | None |
| 4. Appeal the Decision of the Chair | Yes | No | Majority |
| 5. Object to Consideration | No | No | 2/3 |
WHITE paddle
Motions that cannot interrupt the speaker
| Motion | Debatable | Amendable | Vote Required |
| 1. Request for Information | No | No | None |
| 2. Modify or Withdraw | No | No | Majority |
| 3. Divide a Motion | No | Yes | Majority |
| 4. Suspend the Rules | No | No | 2/3 |
The motions listed should be sufficient for you to express your opinion on a motion before the assembly or to raise a question concerning the procedures of the assembly.
Additional parliamentary motions available to you include: Reconsider; Lay on the Table; Take from the Table; Recess; and Adjourn.