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Like the voice vote, a division does not provide a record of how each senator voted. The chair announces the result of a division vote. As in a voice vote, any senator may ask for a recorded vote. [25] The third method is a recorded vote ("the yeas and nays"), currently taken by a roll call. [25]
A recorded vote must take place upon the demand of one-fifth of members present under Article I, Section 5 of the United States Constitution: "the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal."
On March 26, 2017, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HB 1111, with 70 yeas and 23 nays. On April 27, 2017, the Tennessee Senate passed HB 1111, with 23 yeas, 6 nays, and 1 did not vote. On May 5, 2017, Governor Bill Haslam signed HB 1111 into law as Pub. Ch. 302. [2]
In overriding a veto, the votes of both houses must be done by "yeas and nays" (also known as a "roll-call" vote), and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill must be recorded. If, while the Congress is in session , the President does not sign a bill or veto it within 10 days (not counting Sundays) after its presentment, then ...
The amendment was approved by the senate on March 15 with 27 yeas, eight nays, and three senators not voting. [5] Senator Johnnie Turner later modified his vote from yea to nay. Brandon Smith and Robin L. Webb, who did not vote, modified their votes to nay. Jared Carpenter, who also did not vote, later modified his vote to yea. [8]
He drew vocal reactions -- yeas and nays, amens and laughs – from the friendly room. Carson reminded those gathered of Trump’s strengths, despite his flaws, saying not everyone in the Bible ...
A vote by voice is the regular method of voting on any motion that does not require more than a majority vote for its adoption. In taking a voice vote, the chair puts the question by saying, "The question is on the adoption of the motion to [or "that"] ... [repeating or clearly identifying the motion]. Those in favor of the motion, say aye.
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