Do you object to the way you're being portrayed by a speaker? Perhaps in a debate a member makes a remark that is not true or misquotes something another said. The member who feels that he has been misquoted or misstated should make a motion of personal privilege.

Hey, I Didn't Say That!

If you're the member who feels maligned by a speaker, and the chair hasn't spoken up, you don't have to stay silent about it. Wait until the speaker is finished — unless the offense is too great — and gain the attention of the chair. If you've been misquoted, you might say, “The speaker is misquoting my remarks.”

Remember that this is not the time to duplicate the behavior you're protesting. Keep to a higher standard, and keep your cool. Don't launch a tirade or start a speech. Simply correct the misquote and be seated.

Back to Work

After the question of privilege has been taken care of, the business that was on the floor resumes. It isn't necessary to make a motion to ask that this be done. The previous business should simply be taken up again. The speaker whose remarks were interrupted with a question of privilege is to be given the floor again. Back to work!