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Roll Call Vote

Congressalso called roll call, recorded vote, yea-and-nay vote, yeas and nays

A vote in which each member's position, Yea, Nay, Present or Not Voting, is recorded by name. The House usually votes electronically; in the Senate the clerk calls each senator's name.

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Congress Guide: What is a roll call vote?

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