For Quorum Call we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Advocacy, Congressional and Parliamentary Procedure.

Quorum Call (Advocacy)

A call of the roll to establish whether a quorum is present. See also:Quorum

Quorum Call (Congressional)

A call of the roll to establish whether a quorum is present. If any senator "suggests the absence of a quorum," the Presiding Officer must direct the roll to be called. Often, a quorum call is terminated by unanimous consent before completion, which permits the Senate to use the quorum call to obtain a brief delay to work out some difficulty or await a senator's arrival.

Quorum Call (Parliamentary Procedure)

(signaler l'absence de quorum) - To draw the attention of the Speaker (or the chair, in a committee) to the absence of a quorum; the business under consideration in the House is interrupted and if a quorum is not established, the House adjourns. - Compare: count out

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