put the question

To require people in a formal meeting, debate, assembly, etc., to state their vote in regards to a particular measure or issue. I think this measure has a good chance of being passed, but we won't know for sure until the assembly puts the question and the votes are counted.

See also: put, question

See also:

short measure
measure out
ravin down
beyond measure
measure off
Roland
a Roland for an Oliver
vote (something) into law
vote into law
measure up

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