The proposer of a motion may withdraw or modify his motion before it is stated by the chair.

The proposer of a motion may withdraw or modify his motion before it is stated by the chair.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with the consent of the chair
• D. Only after it is seconded

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that control over a motion sits with the mover until it is formally presented to the group. If the proposal hasn’t yet been stated by the chair, the person who made the motion can withdraw or modify it on their own, without needing anyone else’s approval. That’s why this statement is true. Once the motion has been stated, withdrawing usually requires the consent of the assembly or follows specific rules, and seconding isn’t a factor before the motion is brought to the floor.

The key idea is that control over a motion sits with the mover until it is formally presented to the group. If the proposal hasn’t yet been stated by the chair, the person who made the motion can withdraw or modify it on their own, without needing anyone else’s approval. That’s why this statement is true. Once the motion has been stated, withdrawing usually requires the consent of the assembly or follows specific rules, and seconding isn’t a factor before the motion is brought to the floor.