Take From the Table - PPTQ Sec 34

The object of the motion to "Take From the Table" is to make pending again a motion that was:

• A. postponed to a certain time at the last meeting.

• B. postponed indefinitely.

• C. rescinded.

• D. laid on the table.

Which one of the following is a motion that brings a question again before the assembly?

• A. Lay on the Table

• B. Reopen Nominations

• C. Postpone Definitely

• D. Take From the Table

The motion to Take From the Table can be moved when

• A. a motion is pending.

• B. the chairman decides it is appropriate.

• C. a member wishes to postpone a motion to the next regular meeting.

• D. a motion is not pending.

The motion to Take From the Table can be made

• A. under unfinished business.

• B. under new business.

• C. during the same session it is laid on the table.

• D. All of the above

The motion to Take From the Table is in order

• A. when another member has the floor.

• B. only when the chair calls for unfinished business.

• C. when some other business has been transacted.

• D. when an amendment is pending on the motion.

The motion to Take From the Table must be

• A. seconded.

• B. passed by a two-thirds vote.

• C. debated by members for and against the motion to table.

• D. made by the member who laid the original main motion on the table.

The minimum affirmative vote necessary to adopt the motion to Take From the Table is

• A. a majority.

• B. two-thirds and previous notice.

• C. three-fourths.

• D. one third.

A motion that is Taken From the Table

• A. cannot be amended.

• B. requires a two-thirds vote to be adopted.

• C. can be laid on the table again.

• D. must be debated by the member who proposed the motion that was tabled.

A main motion was laid on the table by an organization that only meets once a year. This group can consider this motion at the next meeting by proposing a motion to

• A. take it from the table.

• B. suspend the rules to take up the motion.

• C. reconsider the action taken at the last meeting.

• D. None of the above

A question has been laid on the table and the interrupting, urgent matter has been disposed of. When can the question be taken from the table?

• A. At the next business session if held before a quarterly time interval has elapsed.

• B. As soon as the interrupting matter has been disposed of.

• C. After a new motion is made and before it is stated by the chair.

• D. Any of the above