Finally, KIYOHARA no Yorinari, who was Geki (Secretary of the Grand Council of State) opined that the 'Decision should be limited to preliminary showing and the final decision shall be made by Jimoku after enthronement of the new emperor' which was met with approval by many members, and Tsunemune unwillingly withdrew his proposal (Article for the same day in "Gyokuyo").
結局、外記の清原頼業らの「内示だけにとどめて、最終決定は新天皇が即位してから除目で行うべきだ」という意見が賛同を集めたことで、経宗もやむを得ず発言を撤回した（『玉葉』同日条）。