<P> This motion is needed in large societies with frequent meetings and small quorums . For example, at a long meeting, many members may have left, leaving a quorum consisting mostly of a group determined to take certain action . In this case, this motion prevents the vote on that action from becoming final . </P> <P> This motion cannot be applied to motions whose object would be defeated by the delay . </P> <P> Demeter's Manual notes, "If the motion to reconsider and enter a question is not called up before adjournment of the next meeting, the objectionable act then goes into effect upon adjournment . To reconsider and enter is out of order when its purpose is obviously dilatory ." It is allowed to withdraw the motion to reconsider and enter before the end of the meeting in which it is made . </P> <P> The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure does not have this motion . </P>

How to rescind a motion that has passed