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Rh As this question will take up much time in discussion, I move to postpone it to the next regular meeting.[Seconded and stated.]

It seems to me that a definite time should not be fixed for considering this question, and I move to lay it on the table. [Seconded.]

It is moved and seconded to lay the question on the table. As many as———

[rising and interrupting]. Mr. President.

For what does the gentleman rise? The question is undebatable.

I rise to a parliamentary inquiry.

The gentleman will state his inquiry.

I am not sure as to the effect of laying the question on the table. I have always thought it killed the question, but the gentleman who made the motion evidently thinks differently. If he is correct I shall vote for the motion.

Laying the question on the table does not kill it, except by virtue of a special rule in some organizations. By a majority vote it may be taken from the table at any time when no question is pending during this or the next session, provided the assembly has not assigned some other business to that time. The question is on laying the resolution on the table. As many as are in favor of the motion [or, of laying the question on the table] say Aye. Those opposed