What is the outcome if a motion to reconsider does not receive the required votes?

When a motion to reconsider does not receive the required votes, the outcome is that the original vote stands. The purpose of a motion to reconsider is to allow members to revisit a previous decision made by the assembly—typically one that was recently voted on. For a motion to be successful, it must receive a majority vote. If it does not achieve this, it effectively means that the assembly is affirming the prior decision. Thus, the original resolution or motion remains in effect, and the action taken previously is upheld.

This reflects the principles of parliamentary procedure, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining order and respecting the decisions made by the body. In this context, the other choices would not accurately represent the parliamentary rules governing motions and their statuses. The motion is neither adopted, nor is it placed on the agenda for a later meeting, nor is it automatically tabled. Each of those alternatives misrepresents what happens when a reconsideration motion fails to garner sufficient support.