If a main motion and a motion to Postpone Indefinitely are pending, and the main motion is referred to a committee, does the Postpone Indefinitely also go to the committee?

• A. Yes
• B. Only if the chair votes
• C. No
• D. It depends

Answer: (C)

When a main motion is referred to a committee, you are sending only that main motion to the committee for its consideration and report. A motion to postpone indefinitely is a separate question on the same topic, and it does not automatically ride along with the main motion under the referral. So the committee will not take up the postponement unless you specifically refer that motion to the committee as well or give instructions to handle it there. The key point is that a referral transfers the main motion to the committee, not every related pending motion, unless you arrange for that motion to be included.