Second-degree amendment

In parliamentary procedure using Robert's Rules of Order, the wording of a motion could be changed by an amendment. This amendment is called a primary amendment, or first-degree amendment. A secondary amendment, or second-degree amendment is an amendment of an amendment.^[1] Secondary amendments are handled like other amendments in that they can be debated and voted on before moving forward.

^ Robert, Henry M.; et al. (2011). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Da Capo Press. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-306-82020-5.

[:0-1] Robert, Henry M.; et al. (2011). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Da Capo Press. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-306-82020-5.

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