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We have only one motion.There is 24 members in attendance.The chairperson ask for a vote. 11 members vote for the motion,none against and the 13 refuse to vote.Does this constitute a majority outcome and the motion carry?

Based on the facts presented, yes to both questions. See FAQ #6 for more information.

What about a majority vote on this topic?

Eleven votes were cast. Eleven is certainly a majority of eleven.

Is this a hypothetical question, though, or did this already happen? If it already happened, what did the chair declare as the outcome of the vote?

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By default, a motion would be carried based on votes cast.

Some bylaws have a requirement that would be based on members present, or members in office, rather than on the votes that were cast. If your bylaws called for a majority of members present, then the motion didn't pass. If it just called for a majority, then it did pass.

Read your bylaws.

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We have only one motion.There is 24 members in attendance.The chairperson ask for a vote. 11 members vote for the motion,none against and the 13 refuse to vote.Does this constitute a majority outcome and the motion carry?

Unless there is a special rule in your organization requiring a majority of votes cast, the motion was passed unanimously as far as RONR is concerned.

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