I even think these things are easier to understand when one is not a lawyer. When you asked the House if it was ready for the question, the great majority of people-and yourself, I am
sure-understood that it was on the motion of the Government Whip, which was later deemed out of order.
Normally a debate ends with a motion. That was what the House answered yea or nay on, not the amendment to the amendment. You ought to have asked: "Are there any questions or comments?" If no one rises, then you ask if the House is ready to vote on the amendment to the amendment, and not on the motion of the Government Whip.