Which motion is typically used to kill a motion?

• A. Postpone Definitely
• B. Postpone Indefinitely
• C. Reconsider
• D. Table

Answer: (B)

When a group wants to end consideration of a motion entirely, the most effective tool is postponing indefinitely. This subsidiary motion puts the main proposal out of sight for an indefinite period, which means it doesn’t come back for action during the current session unless someone moves to reconsider or a new motion is introduced later. It effectively kills the motion because there’s no guaranteed path for it to be acted upon.

Other options delay or reopen the issue without permanently disposing of it. Deferring to a definite time simply pushes action to a specific future moment, so the motion can still be acted on later. Reconsideration allows revisiting a decision that was already made, so it can restore the motion under the right circumstances. And moving to table only sets the matter aside temporarily, with the possibility of bringing it back by a take-from-the-table action; it’s not a permanent end to the motion.