The [[Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure]] (TSC) treats this motion differently in a number of ways. The motion could be made by any member.<ref>{{cite parl|title=TSC|pages=40–41,236}}</ref> The motion is debatable only as to the reasons for reconsideration, and the original motion is opened for debate only if the motion for reconsideration passes.<ref>{{cite parl|title=tsc|pages=42,236}}</ref> In addition:, only votes on main motions may be reconsidered.<ref>{{cite parl|title=tsc|pages=39, 236}}</ref> Also, if made while other business is pending, the motion to reconsider is taken up as soon as the other business is disposed of.<ref>{{cite parl |title=tsc |pages=39–40}}</ref>
*Only votes on main motions may be reconsidered; under Robert's, votes on a variety of secondary ([[subsidiary motion|subsidiary]], [[incidental motion|incidental]] and [[privileged motion|privileged]]) motions may be reconsidered. Under TSC, the chair has discretion (subject to appeal and reversal by the assembly) to permit renewal of secondary motions, which replaces the function of the motion for reconsideration regarding these motions.<ref>{{cite parl|title=tsc|pages=39, 236}}</ref>
*If made while other business is pending, the motion to reconsider is taken up as soon as the other business is disposed of; under Robert's, if the motion to reconsider is made at a time when it cannot be considered immediately, the motion must be "called up" by a member, and if not called up before the close of the next meeting (if held within a quarterly time interval), the motion for reconsideration lapses.<ref>{{cite parl |title=tsc |pages=39–40}}</ref>
===Legislative use===
In American legislative bodies, there is a strong tradition of affirming the right to reconsider with almost no restrictions. ''[[Mason's Legislative Manual]]'' notes:<ref>{{cite parl|title=MAS|pages=299–300}}</ref>
