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Discover LudwigThe phrase "allow a motion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as meetings, legal proceedings, or formal discussions where a proposal or action is being put forward for consideration.
Example: "The chairperson will now allow a motion to be presented for discussion."
Alternatives: "permit a motion" or "authorize a motion".
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But students of parliamentary procedure say he almost certainly will allow a motion stating that impeachment is not warranted.
Rebels have drawn up an amendment that would allow a motion backed by a minority of 300 MPs to take precedence over government business.
Updated at 3.54pm GMT 4.02am GMT Gillard retains confidence of House The motion to suspend standing orders to allow a motion of no confidence to take place has failed by 73 to 71.
Labour sources said that Starmer was ready to sign a joint letter with the DUP's Westminster leader, Nigel Dodds, the Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesman, Tom Brake, and the SNP Europe spokesman, Stephen Gethins, asking Bercow to allow a motion "that the government has held parliament in contempt".
They can keep on going unless the House votes to end debate - and the Chair won't allow a motion to do that until there had been sufficient debate, and the rule of thumb is that means 90 minutes per group of amendments.
The judge scheduled the December deadline to allow a motion to dismiss the case to be filed on behalf of Chief Assistant City Atty.
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Even if Mr. Bruno allowed a motion to override the vetoes to come to a vote, several Republican Senators said today that the motion could not get the necessary two-thirds vote.
The manager of opposition business, Tony Burke, has asked the Speaker, Tony Smith, to consider allowing a motion to refer Tim Wilson to the privileges committee over his handling of the franking credit inquiry.
An even better step would be to return to the old "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" model -- in which a filibuster means that the Senate has to stop everything and debate around the clock -- by allowing a motion requiring 40 votes to continue debate every three hours while the chamber is in continuous session.
Particularly, biomotors that propel swimming cells allow a sophisticated motion via a variety of complex mechanisms.
The expectation in the House is that Mr. Johnson will not allow a recommittal motion that uses the word "censure" because it is not directly pertinent to impeachment.
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