# Rule 15-6 Non-debatable motions

Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Rule 15-6 Non-debatable motions

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 15-6 (2026)

(a) In general. Except as specified in subsection (b) of this rule, the following motions are not debatable:

  (1) Adjourn.

  (2) Recess.

  (3) Parliamentary inquiry.

  (4) Suspension of the rules.

  (5) Lay on the Table.

  (6) Previous Question.

  (7) Motions to close, limit or extend the limits of debate.

  (8) Divide a proposal.

  (9) Lay aside.

  (10) Take from the table.

  (11) A ruling of the presiding officer, unless an appeal is taken from the ruling.

(b) Adjourn. On a motion to adjourn to a time certain, the time is debatable.