Lay on the table definition
Lay on the table means to postpone discussion indefinitely in such a way that discussion may resume at any time, at the same or a future meeting. A majority of votes of members present is required to remove the item from the table.
Lay on the table means to temporarily delay the pending question in order to consider a different item immediately. The delayed motion may be taken up again by a motion to “Take from the Table”.
Lay on the table means a motion to set aside a pending question when something else of immediate urgency has arisen. In such case, there is no set time for taking up the matter again, but it can be resumed at the will of the majority and in preference to any new question.
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Lay on the table means a pending question is set aside temporarily when something more urgent has arisen.
Lay on the table means a pending question is set aside temporarily when
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