Can a member establish prior claim to the floor by rising just before it has been yielded?

Establishing a prior claim to the floor occurs when a member stands and attempts to gain the chair's attention for the purpose of speaking. However, doing this just before the floor is yielded is not allowed within proper parliamentary procedure. The principle behind this is that a member should wait until the chair has recognized someone else, to maintain order and respect for existing speaking rights.

The established rules dictate that a member cannot claim the floor in anticipation of a yield, as this creates confusion and disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting. Recognizing the importance of having clear communication and established order, parliamentary procedure emphasizes that members must wait for their turn to speak, as determined by the chair. This ensures that discussions remain organized and that all members have an equal opportunity to participate according to established protocols.