Tag: Preservation of Order

A member may raise a point of order when the House's proceedings do not adhere to the established procedures. A point of order must raise a concern that is within the Speaker's knowledge and must deal with the interpretation or application of the House Rules of Procedure or those provisions of the Constitution that control the conduct of the House. It is typically brought up by a member of the opposition in an effort to seize power. In parliamentary proceedings, what is a point of order? A point of order must...