table a motion

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To formally present a motion for debate.

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  • The board tabled a motion calling for her resignation.
  • The committee decided to table the motion until the next meeting.
  • During the meeting, the representative decided to table a motion to reconsider the budget.
  • Due to lack of time, the chairman had to table the controversial motion.
  • The committee will table a motion for discussion at next week's assembly.
  • They chose to table the motion rather than vote on it immediately.
  • It is customary to table a motion formally before any debate can begin.
  • It was agreed to table the motion pending further research.
  • She was advised to table her motion after gathering more support.
  • The board moved to table the motion for budget reallocation.
  • The chairman asked if anyone wished to table a motion on the proposed changes.
  • The speaker suggested to table the motion until all members were present.
  • Before adjournment, a member rose to table a motion regarding future fundraising.
  • We need to table the motion and address more urgent matters first.
  • The opposition party plans to table a motion of no confidence in the government.
  • The proposal to increase membership fees was tabled for later discussion.
  • Delegates must table all motions in writing by Friday afternoon.
  • After a brief debate, the assembly voted to table the motion.
  • After much deliberation, the council voted to table the motion until the next session.
  • The government decided to table the motion on environmental policy.