Is Amend out of order when another member has the floor?

When a member has the floor during a meeting, they are granted the exclusive opportunity to speak and present their thoughts or arguments on the matter at hand. The practice of parliamentary procedure emphasizes the importance of allowing a single person to speak at a time to maintain order and clarity in discussions.

If another member attempts to propose an amendment while someone is already addressing the group, it disrupts the flow of the current speaker's presentation. This is why the procedure dictates that an amendment—or any other motion—cannot be brought forward until the current speaker has finished. This ensures that all members have an equal chance to express their thoughts without interruption, thereby maintaining decorum and focus in the meeting’s proceedings.