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This article mentions that “In many bodies, motions such as amendments, tabling, and recommitment may be approved in the absence of a quorum, provided no member then present objects,” but the Wikipedia article on tabling says that to “table” has two meanings that are nearly the opposite of one another (apparently, to “lay” something on the table is to postpone its consideration, but to “put” it on the table is to begin its consideration.) Which meaning of “tabling” is intended here?
Bwrs (talk) 21:44, 2 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Good question. It is not clear, and there is no source (which is another problem.) I think the context suggests that "tabling" is being used in its "American" sense, that is, to lay on the table (defer action.) Neutron (talk) 17:55, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with Neutron, especially since "to table" in the British sense of "bring a matter before the body" is not actually a "motion". Newyorkbrad (talk) 23:56, 27 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
