History & Civics
What is an Adjournment Motion?
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Adjournment Motion proposes that the House should lay aside all other business and take up the consideration of "a matter of urgent public importance." Such a Motion interrupts the normal business of the House. Therefore, the Speaker applies a rigorous test for the admissibility of Adjournment Motions.
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