Definitions for voice vote
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
voice′ vote`(n.)
a vote based on estimation of the relative strength of ayes and noes called out by voters.
Category: Government
Origin of voice vote:
1925–30
Wiktionary
voice vote(Noun)
A vote that is held by members calling out aye or nay, used in cases where result is not contested or at least not close and a count is not needed to determine if the motion passes.
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