What does the term "dispose of the question without a direct vote" refer to?

The phrase "dispose of the question without a direct vote" refers to the action of setting aside or delaying a decision on a motion without bringing it to an immediate vote. This is effectively what happens during a postponement, and specifically, a postponement indefinitely allows the assembly to bypass the need for a direct vote on the current question, thus leaving it unresolved at that moment.

In parliamentary procedure, when a decision is postponed indefinitely, it indicates that the matter can be revisited in the future but is currently set aside. This means that the assembly does not vote on the issue right away, thereby disposing of it in a manner that could potentially prevent it from being addressed until someone decides to bring it back to the floor.

Postponing definitely refers to setting a specific date for reconsideration, providing a clear intention to revisit the issue later, which does not align with the concept of leaving the matter open-ended as seen in indefinite postponement. A quorum relates to the minimum number of members required to conduct business and does not pertain directly to the handling of motions. Privilege motions are motions that pertain to the rights of the assembly or its members and are also not directly related to the process of postponing or resolving questions through voting.