Which motion is used to enforce following the agenda and to take up a scheduled order unless two-thirds disagree?

• A. Call to Order
• B. Call for the Orders of the Day
• C. Adjourn
• D. Recess

Answer: (B)

The key idea is ensuring the meeting sticks to its planned sequence of business. The motion to call for the orders of the day is a privileged tool that compels the assembly to follow the agenda that has been adopted. When this motion is supported, the chair returns the meeting to the scheduled order and proceeds with the item that is on the agenda. It acts as a safeguard against skipping ahead or bypassing the planned topics.

Two-thirds agreement matters because it provides a higher threshold to override the agenda. If two-thirds of the members vote to suspend the orders of the day, the group can take up business that isn’t on the current agenda. Absent that strong vote to suspend, the stated order stays in effect and the meeting continues with the scheduled items.

The other options don’t serve this purpose. A call to order is about restoring order during the meeting, not enforcing the agenda. An adjournment ends the meeting, and a recess is just a break. They do not ensure adherence to the agenda or govern taking up items according to the schedule.