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

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

The item was approved in a unanimous voice vote along with others on the consent agenda. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026

The legislation passed the committee unanimously by voice vote on Thursday, although three Republican senators — Mike Lee, Ted Cruz and Eric Schmitt — raised First Amendment concerns. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026

The amendment passed by voice vote. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for voice vote

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