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Sec. 2-38. Previous question—Motion for.

Any member who obtains the floor during the debate and
submits no other motion or remark may move for the previous
question, which motion, if seconded, shall forthwith be
put to the city council. If the motion for the previous question
be not carried, debate may continue as if the motion had not
been made. (Code 1959, § 2-38.)