How to Take a Motion from the Table
In parliamentary law, a motion is often referred to as a “question” because a motion is a proposal that presents a “yes” or “no” question for the assembly to decide.
Q: If a motion (question) has been “Laid on the Table”, how does the assembly “Take it from the Table?”
A: First, remember that if a motion has been “laid on the table” it should only have been done because it was necessary to deal with a more urgent matter, and should not have been used as a means to kill or avoid dealing with the motion. RONR § 17 LAY ON THE TABLE
A motion to “Take from the Table” can be made during the same meeting after the urgent matter has been handled.
A member will make a make a motion at that time… “I move to Take from the Table the motion relating to endorsing the proposal to amend National Bylaws Article III, Section 2…”
Or, this can be done at the next Regular Meeting (so long as it is within the quarterly time interval), usually under Unfinished Business… “I move to Take from the Table the motion relating to endorsing the proposal to amend National Bylaws Article III, Section 2…”
This can also be done at a Special Meeting if the call of the Special Meeting specifies either the particular question that lies on the table or its subject matter.
This motion to “Take from the Table” requires a second, it is not debatable, and requires a majority vote.
Roberts Rules of Order § 34 TAKE FROM THE TABLE