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privileged motion

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In the U.S. House of Representatives, a privileged motion allows a member to bypass party leadership and force a floor vote on a matter.
November 19, 2025 high procedural
Describes a standing floor procedure available to House members.
A privileged motion in the U.S. House of Representatives allows a member to call up certain measures directly for consideration on the floor and can be used to force a vote without approval from party leadership.
high procedural
Describes a standing parliamentary mechanism used in the U.S. House to bring certain matters to immediate consideration.