What is the effect of a 'postpone indefinitely' motion?

• A. It immediately ends the meeting.
• B. It requires a two-thirds vote to pass.
• C. It refers the motion to a committee for study.
• D. It sets aside a motion without deciding its fate, effectively killing it.

Answer: (D)

Postpone indefinitely is a formal way to stop considering a main motion for the time being. When this motion is adopted, the main motion is set aside and cannot be acted on at the current meeting, effectively killing it for now. The issue could come back only if someone moves to reconsider or rescind the action later, but as it stands, the motion is prevented from being decided.

It’s not about ending the meeting or sending the matter to a committee; it simply halts discussion and decision on the main motion for the present session. It also doesn’t require a two-thirds vote—the choice typically uses a simple majority to pass.