Kildare backed Proposal B well short of the 60% majority required.
The proposed changes to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship have both been defeated at the GAA's Special Congress.
Kildare were among the counties who had come out in favour of Proposal B,
The motion sought to introduce a league-based format to the Championship, but just 50.6% of delegates voted for it, falling short of the 60% majority required.
It followed a hour long debate around the motion.
Former President Sean Kelly argued that voting against it would amount to the GAA turning their backs on their players.
Many opposed to the motion indicated they were in favour to a change but not the proposed format.
Proposal A was soundly defeated, with 90 percent of delegates voting against it.
Option B has been defeated 50.6/49.4 Lost.
— Kfm Sport (@KfmSport) October 23, 2021

Carla Ward Names Squad For 2027 Women's World Cup Qualifying Play-Offs
Craig Casey And Jeremy Loughman To Return To Munster This Weekend
Tuesday Morning Sports Update
Premier League Teams Facing Injury Crisis As Nations League Continues Into Second Week
America Produce Their Own "Miracle In Medinah" To Claim 11th Straight Presidents Cup
Naas Woman Makes Motorsport History
Hallgrimsson Admits Toughest Week Of His Career As Ireland Beat Israel 3-0 In Nations League
Shelbourne Stun League Champions Athlone Town In Women's FAI Cup