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.