A motion to modify the pending motion before it is voted on is known as which term?

• A. Table
• B. Postpone
• C. Recess
• D. Amend

Answer: (D)

This is about amending a motion. An amendment is a proposed change to the wording or substance of a pending motion before it’s voted on. When someone offers an amendment, it needs a second, then the group debates the amendment itself. If the amendment passes, the main motion is changed accordingly and the group proceeds to vote on the motion as amended. If the amendment fails, the group votes on the original motion as it stands. Amendments must be germane to the motion being considered, and you can have more than one amendment, voting on each separately. This is different from tabling, postponing, or recessing, which affect timing or discussion but not the motion’s content.