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It is what it sounds like- the roll is called and each member of the assembly answers with his vote when his name is called. This procedure makes it possible to get an exact count of the vote as opposed to a voice vote.
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Why might a member not want to vote on certain roll calls?
because it is easy simply vise than to call with a roll no.
The speaker of the House is chosen by?
The speaker of the house gets chosen by a vote of the members of the house. The constitution does NOT require that the speaker be an elected member of congress.
Who would you vote for and why?
I would vote for the Conservatives, which is Stephen Harper's team. Just because.
Who can fire the government and parliament?
The people have the opportunity to vote leaders in and out of government. However, to get rid of a government overall would call for some sort of revolution or coup.
When you vote can you write a name that isn't on there?
You could, but that would be regarded as a spoilt vote and so would not be used in the count. In reality you can only vote for the candidates on the ballot paper.
Which kind of vote in congress tells constituents how their lawmakers vote?
Roll-Call Vote
How does congress vote on bills?
On unimportant matters, they vote all ata once by saying "aye" or "no". I think anyone can demand a roll-call vote if they wish. On questions that really matter, they vote by roll-call. The secretary calls the roll and each Congressman in turn states his vote.
What are methods of senatorial voting?
Secret ballot
What was the roll call in the senate for the Medicare Act of 1965?
vote on medicare
What is a roll-call vote?
when senators voice their votes in turn as an official records them
What is a roll-call-vote?
when senators voice their votes in turn as an official records them
Why might a member not want to vote on certain roll calls?
because it is easy simply vise than to call with a roll no.
4 main ways a congressman can vote?
well three are roll call vote, voice vote, and ballot vote.
The speaker of the house is chosen by who?
They are chosen by roll call vote on the first day of every new congress.;)
What is a viva voce roll call vote used to accomplish on the first day of congress?
This is how they elect the Speaker of the House.
What are the methods of taking a floor vote?
Floor votes can be taken by voice vote, where members verbally express their position; division, where members physically move to designated areas; roll call, where each member's vote is individually recorded; and electronic voting systems, where members can vote using electronic devices.
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