What is the sixth step in the processing of a motion, where the chair announces the vote results, whether the motion passed or failed, the effect of the vote, and the next item of business?

• A. Announcement of the Vote
• B. Report of the Chair
• C. Declaration of the Motion's Outcome
• D. Summary of Proceedings

Answer: (A)

In processing a motion, the sixth step is the chair’s public declaration of the vote outcome, including whether the motion passed or failed, the effect of that decision, and what the next item of business will be. This moment is the formal, audible communication to the assembly about the result and its immediate consequences, so everyone knows precisely what happens next and what the rules require now.

This is the moment that specifically communicates the outcome to the group, which is why the wording that describes the chair announcing the vote best fits. Other phrases refer to broader reports or records and don’t capture the exact live announcement of the result and its immediate effects.