Flow of Debate
The chart below shows the various stages of debate that take place during a Model UN simulation. Being familiar with it is an important way to prepare yourself for a conference.
Present
Present and Voting
Motion to setting the agenda on topic A or topic B
2 speakers for
2 speakers against
Motion to close debate in setting the agenda (2/3 vote)
Voting on motion to set the agenda on
topic x (SM)
Opening Speeches
Yield Time
Comments
Dias
Send Notes!
Present WP
Approve WP
Discuss WP
Present DR
Approve DR
Discuss DR
Present
Amendment
Motion to close the debate and proceed to voting
Approve
Amendment
By now you can only:
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Roll Call Vote
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Reorder DR
Introduce
Amendments
Yes
No
Abstain
Read
Amendments
2 speakers for
2 speakers against
Close debate on amendment and proceed to voting for each one (SM)