In parliamentary procedure, using Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), the motion to consider by paragraph (or consider seriatim) is used to consider separately the different parts of a report or long motion consisting of a series of resolutions, paragraphs, articles, or sections that are not totally separate questions.
[1] For the procedure of consideration by paragraph, each part is considered tentatively and amended as necessary.
[2] Considering by paragraph or seriatim is the usual method for handling a revision of the bylaws or a lengthy amendment containing several sections.
[3] This motion is distinct from a division of the question, which is used to split a motion into separate motions, each of which are considered and voted on separately.
In consideration by paragraph, there is no such separate vote.