Which action ends a motion's consideration after a vote?

• A. Division of the Question
• B. dispose of
• C. entertain a motion
• D. discussion

Answer: (B)

Dispose of is the formal action that ends a motion’s consideration. In Robert’s Rules, when the vote on a motion is completed, the chair states the result and the motion is disposed of—meaning the question has been resolved (adopted, defeated, or otherwise concluded) and the assembly moves on. This term specifically captures the end of debate and treatment for that matter.

The other actions serve different purposes. Dividing the question splits a motion into parts for separate consideration, not to conclude the entire matter. Entertaining a motion is simply bringing a motion before the group for consideration. Discussion refers to the debate phase that occurs before a vote, which ends once the motion is voted on, but the formal end of the motion’s consideration is the disposal.