point of order
noun phrase
formal
: a question or statement about the way things should be done at a meeting, debate, etc.
The senator raised a point of order demanding that debate be allowed to continue.
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While her point of order was ultimately withdrawn, Republicans agreed to send the bill back to committee.
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Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
Morales’ amendment fell victim to a point of order — a procedural challenge — by Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington.
—Patrick Svitek, Chron, 11 May 2023
During debate on the House floor Friday afternoon, Rep. Mary González of Clint raised a procedural tactic known as a point of order against the bill.
—Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
Morales’ amendment fell victim to a point of order — a procedural challenge — by Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington.
—Patrick Svitek, Chron, 11 May 2023
During debate on the House floor Friday afternoon, Rep. Mary González of Clint raised a procedural tactic known as a point of order against the bill.
—Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
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“Point of order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20order. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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