Caucus

The Caucus is a break in formal debate in which countries can more easily and informally discuss a topic. There are two types: moderated caucus and unmoderated caucus.

Moderated Caucus
Moderated caucus is a form of caucus. The house may go into moderated caucus when a motion for entering moderated caucus is raised. A simple majority is needed. A moderated caucus is a mixture of both formal and informal debate. Anyone may speak if they raise their placard and are called on by the Chair.

Unmoderated Caucus
In an unmoderated caucus, delegates meet informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues. A state of unmoderated caucus may be entered by raising a motion to enter unmoderated caucus.