A motion rejected by a vote of the assembly is called what?

A motion rejected by a vote of the assembly is called what?

• A. Adjourned motion
• B. Lost motion
• C. Tie vote
• D. Passed motion

Answer: (B)

A motion that does not receive the necessary majority is called a lost motion. In parliamentary procedure, when a proposal fails to win approval, it is said to be lost, and no action is taken—the status quo remains. This applies regardless of the motion type (main motions, amendments, etc.) as long as the required vote isn’t met. A tie vote typically results in no adoption as well, but the standard term for a rejected motion is still a lost motion. The other options describe different outcomes: an adjourned motion would end the meeting or delay business if adopted, and a passed motion is one that was approved.

A motion that does not receive the necessary majority is called a lost motion. In parliamentary procedure, when a proposal fails to win approval, it is said to be lost, and no action is taken—the status quo remains. This applies regardless of the motion type (main motions, amendments, etc.) as long as the required vote isn’t met. A tie vote typically results in no adoption as well, but the standard term for a rejected motion is still a lost motion. The other options describe different outcomes: an adjourned motion would end the meeting or delay business if adopted, and a passed motion is one that was approved.