In parliamentary procedure, what does it mean when the motion is adopted?

In parliamentary procedure, what does it mean when the motion is adopted?

• A. The motion is adopted.
• B. The motion is defeated.
• C. The motion is postponed.
• D. The motion is amended.

Answer: (A)

Adopted means the assembly has approved the motion and will carry out the action as stated. After the motion is properly moved, seconded, debated, and a vote is taken, a majority (or required) vote in favor makes the motion adopted; the presiding officer then announces that the motion carries. This is the formal recognition that the proposal is approved and becomes official policy or action. It’s different from being defeated (not approved), postponed (deferred to a later time), or amended (modified before a final vote and then possibly adopted in its amended form).

Adopted means the assembly has approved the motion and will carry out the action as stated. After the motion is properly moved, seconded, debated, and a vote is taken, a majority (or required) vote in favor makes the motion adopted; the presiding officer then announces that the motion carries. This is the formal recognition that the proposal is approved and becomes official policy or action. It’s different from being defeated (not approved), postponed (deferred to a later time), or amended (modified before a final vote and then possibly adopted in its amended form).