Voice Vote
A voice vote is a voting method in which members call out “aye” or “no,” and the presiding officer judges which side has prevailed. It is often used for measures that are not expected to require a recorded vote. The result does not ordinarily show how each individual member voted.
A voice vote is a voting method in which members call out “aye” or “no,” and the presiding officer judges which side has prevailed. It is often used for measures that are not expected to require a recorded vote. The result does not ordinarily show how each individual member voted.
Example: Congress may approve routine or noncontroversial procedural measures by voice vote; the chamber’s journal or Congressional Record records the action and method.
Common misconception: A voice vote provides a public, member-by-member voting record. Unlike a roll-call vote, it generally records the result rather than each member’s position.
Sources: https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/the-legislative-process; https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/voting.htm