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Definition of Previous question
1. Noun. A motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Previous Question
Literary usage of Previous question
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Robert's Rules of Order Revised for Deliberative Assemblies by Henry Martyn Robert (1915)
"The previous question* takes prece- * The previous question is the only motion
used in the House of Representatives for closing debate. ..."
2. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson (1904)
"THE previous question. When any question is before the House, any member may move
a previous question, "Whether that question (called the main question) ..."
3. Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: From Gales and by United States Congress, Thomas Hart Benton (1857)
"The first instance I Lave seen of this application of the previous question, was
in the case of this very Mr. Speaker Seymour, in October, 1073, who, ..."
4. American Politics (non-partisan) from the Beginning to Date: Embodying a by Thomas Valentine Cooper (1892)
"Suppose an amendment moved to a motion for the previous question. Answer : The
previous question cannot be amended. Parliamentary usage, as well as the ..."
5. Constitution, Jefferson's Manual, and Rules of the House of Representatives by Clarence A. Cannon, United States Congress. House, Thomas Jefferson (1919)
"It may not be amended or debated and the previous question may nut be ...
There shall be a motion for the previous question, which, being ordered by a ..."
6. Constitution, Jefferson's Manual, the Rules of the House of Representatives by United States Congress. House, Thomas Jefferson, United States (1904)
"The previous question may not be ordered at once on two bills. 2-56. Record, p.
454. The previous question may be moved on both the motion to refer and on ..."
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