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=== Tricks for Supporting a Motion ===
 
=== Tricks for Supporting a Motion ===
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If you support a motion, then it's important to second it quickly and enthusiastically, and then speak in favor it as early as possible.
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You can move to amend a motion that you support, but will add complications and delay the vote on the motion.  It is often best to hold a motion to amend until it appears that there is a serious objection to the motion, and then you can help by bringing a motion that addresses the concern.
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It is important to promptly rebut any criticisms of the motion, and to oppose any hostile motions to it.
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The delaying tactic of a motion to table can be best addressed by exposing it as a delaying tactic, and how more time is not going to make the issue any easier to resolve.  But if it appears that the motion lacks the vote to pass, then it is usually better to avoid a vote to prevent a clear defeat.  Once people cast a vote on something it then becomes more difficult to change their mind and switch sides later.
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=== Miscellaneous Issues ===
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Any member can raise the question of whether there is a quorum (enough members present as specified in the bylaws).  But an objection to a quorum has to be raised at the time, or else it is waived.  One cannot challenge, after the meeting ended, whether there was a quorum.  One trick to oppose a motion is for a large number of members to leave to eliminate the presence of a quorum, but note that the bylaws of many organizations say that once a quorum is established, it remains valid for the duration of the meeting regardless of how many people leave.
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The order of the agenda, typically set by a committee with the influence of the Chairman, is very important because it can push key issues to the end, and the Chairman can adjourn before the issue is ever reached.  Moving an item to earlier on the agenda to ensure full consideration requires a motion and a 2/3rds vote by the members, which is not easy to attain.
    
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