Postpone indefinitely
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This article is about a motion used to kill the main motion. For the motion used to put off taking action until another time, see Postpone to a certain time.
In parliamentary procedure, the motion to postpone indefinitely is a subsidiary motion used to kill a main motion without taking a direct vote on it. This motion does not actually "postpone" it.
Quick Facts Class, In order when another has the floor? ...
Class | Subsidiary motion |
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In order when another has the floor? | No |
Requires second? | Yes |
Debatable? | Yes; debate can go into main question |
May be reconsidered? | Affirmative vote only |
Amendable? | No |
Vote required | Majority |
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