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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.
To cast a vote, the representative inserts the card into the station in any direction and presses one of three buttons: "Yea," "Nay," or "Present." [24] The representative's vote is then displayed in two summary panels above the press gallery seats and to the right and left of the speaker's dais.
The votes were tallied and handed back to the Speaker, who declared the results as 50 votes for 18 years, 38 votes for 20 years, and 33 votes for an 18/20 split. As no option acquired the 61-vote majority needed, the option with the lowest number of votes (18/20 split) was dropped, and the members voted again as per a normal personal vote ...
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., appeared confused during a vote on Thursday and was told to "just say aye" by another Democrat.
Members insert a voting ID card and can change their votes during the last five minutes if they choose; in addition, paper ballots are used on some occasions (yea indicated by the color green, nay by red.) [13] To conduct a voice vote the chairman asks "As many as are in favor say Aye, as many as are opposed, say No". [13]
PA bill would allow local residents to vote yea or nay on large warehouse proposals. Gannett. Angel Albring, York Daily Record. February 20, 2024 at 1:01 AM.
During a roll call vote on the defense appropriations bill Thursday morning, Feinstein started to give a speech in support of the measure. Shortly after, a… Feinstein told ‘just say aye’ at vote
In many cases, the House votes by voice vote; the presiding officer puts the question, and members respond either "yea!" or "aye!" (in favor of the motion) or "nay!" or "no!" (against the motion). The presiding officer then announces the result of the voice vote.