Robert's Rules of Order Versus The Standard Code
| Robert's Rules of Order | The Standard Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Motions in RONR but not in TSC |
Call for the orders of the day | Use informal request or point of order |
| Fix the time to which to adjourn | Instead amend the privileged motion to adjourn | |
| Objection to the consideration of a question | Accomplished by different motions depending on circumstances. | |
| Postpone indefinitely | Use form of table (requiring a two-thirds vote) | |
| Motions with different names |
Previous question | Close debate and vote immediately (or other variations) |
| Concepts in RONR but not TSC | Committee of the Whole and quasi-committee of the whole | Use informal consideration |
| Terminology differences | "Adjourned meeting" resumption of a meeting following an adjournment |
"Continued meeting" |
| Other differences | major differences in the treatment of the motions to reconsider and table; | |
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