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100 instead of acting upon the report of a committee. It therefore cuts off all the obstructive motions. If the mover of the previous question desires that it shall apply to the postponement or commitment he should definitely so state it. Otherwise the previous question (when unlimited) applies to all pending questions and is not exhausted until a vote has been taken on all the questions then pending.

100. The previous question applies to all debatable motions. It is sometimes moved by the mover of a resolution or motion at the same time the resolution or motion is offered. This is, however, a very unparliamentary proceeding, and the same reasons will apply as in note to Sec. 96. Therefore the chair should not recognize any subsidiary motion when offered with a main motion until the other side has had an opportunity to be heard.

101. The previous question may be moved on a pending amendment or amendments only (if so specified) and when so moved it cuts off debate and further amend-