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84 is to refer the subject to the committee of the whole [§ 32], or to consider it informally [$ 33]. [For limiting or closing the debate see § 37.]

No member can speak the second time to a question until every member choosing to speak has spoken. But an amendment, or any other motion, being offered, makes the real question before the assembly a different one, and, in regard to the right to debate, is treated as a new question. Merely asking a question, or making a suggestion, is not considered as speaking. The maker of a motion, though he can vote against it, cannot speak against his own motion.

The following questions shall be decided without debate, all others being debatable [see note at end of this section]:

To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn (when a privileged question, § 10).

To Adjourn [§ 11] (or in committee, to rise, which is used instead of to adjourn).

For the Orders of the Day [§ 13], and questions relating to the priority of business.

An Appeal [§ 14], when made while the Previous Question is pending, or when simply relating to in-