what does it mean to make a motion
Motion (democracy) A motion is a formal step to introduce a matter for consideration by a group. It is a common concept in the procedure of trade unions, students' unions, corporations, and other deliberative assemblies. Motions can be oral or in writing, the written form being known as a resolution.
Act (drama) An act is a division or unit of a theatre work, including a play, film, opera, and musical theatre. The term can either refer to a conscious division placed within a work by a playwright (usually itself made up of multiple scenes)[1] or refer to a unit of analysis for dividing a dramatic work into sequences. The former use of the term may or may not align with the latter.