No... tabling means delaying or putting something on the back burner. In your example, if the government tabled a bill on same-sex marriage, that means they decided to NOT vote on it. Look it up.
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No, tabling something means bringing it forward (ie. The government tabled a bill on same-sex marriage). Shelving something means withdrawing it
No... tabling means delaying or putting something on the back burner. In your example, if the government tabled a bill on same-sex marriage, that means they decided to NOT vote on it. Look it up.
looks like everyone is right... from dictionary.com
on the table, Parliamentary Procedure.
a. U.S. postponed.
b. British. submitted for consideration.