If someone asks about withdrawal from committee business, what is true?

• A. There are two ways
• B. There are three ways
• C. There is one way
• D. There is no information

Answer: (A)

You’re being tested on how a motion can be withdrawn in parliamentary procedure. There are two ways this can happen. First, the member who made the motion can withdraw it themselves at any time before it’s acted on. Second, if someone objects or after a motion has been stated, the assembly can grant unanimous consent to withdraw it—essentially everyone agrees to remove it from consideration. If there’s any objection, the motion to withdraw won’t be approved unless everyone agrees, so the motion stays. This is why the statement that there are two ways is the best answer.