Suspend Standing Rules is debatable, but Lay on the Table, Leave to Withdraw a Motion, and Previous Question can never be debated.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (B)

Understanding which motions allow discussion is the key idea here. In parliamentary procedure, some motions invite debate while others do not. The statement says the motion to end debate (Previous Question) can never be debated, which isn’t true. The Previous Question is a subsidiary motion that is debated—members can argue for or against ending debate on the pending motion, and it usually requires a two-thirds vote to pass. Because that part is debatable, the overall claim is false. (Suspend the Rules is typically debatable, while Lay on the Table and Leave to Withdraw a Motion are generally not debated, though rules can vary by organization.)