What term is used for the action that is sometimes called 'Call Up The Motion to Reconsider'?

• A. Reconsider
• B. Main Motion
• C. Postpone
• D. Refer to Committee

Answer: (A)

Reconsider is the action used to bring back a matter that has already been acted upon. The phrase “Call Up The Motion to Reconsider” is simply a way of describing moving to reconsider, which is the formal term for again discussing a decision that was previously made. This motion is specifically for reopening debate on a prior question, not for delaying it (postpone), sending it to a committee (refer to committee), or presenting the original proposal itself (the main motion). In practice, this motion is used to allow the assembly to review and potentially change its prior action, typically by someone who voted on the prevailing side, and within the same meeting.