voice vote

noun

: a parliamentary vote taken by calling for ayes and noes and estimating which response is stronger

Examples of voice vote in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a voice vote, only two aldermen — Hall and Ervin — opposed the sale. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council advanced the request in a voice vote with no audible dissent. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

During its summer gathering in Austin, Texas, this week, the full DNC membership affirmed that vote on Saturday in a voice vote. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

On the simple voice vote, the ayes had it, and the motion to adjourn was adopted. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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