gavel through

Parliamentary law. To put (a question) to a vote before any member can obtain the floor. • The practice of “gaveling through” a motion is improper under parliamentary law.

gavel through. Parliamentary law. To put (a question) to a vote before any member can obtain the floor. • The practice of “gaveling through” a motion is improper under parliamentary law. “It should be noted that, under legitimate parliamentary procedure, there is no such thing as ‘gaveling through’ a measure. The right of members to