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What are the methods of taking a floor vote?
1. Voice votes 2. Standing votes 3. Teller votes 4. Roll call votes
How does Electoral College choose presidential candidates positions on issues as opposed to a straight popular vote?
Representatives from the state cast their vote based on the way their constituents vote. Candidates have won the electoral vote and lost the popular vote.
What is gaining the right to vote called?
having the right to vote is called active right to vote and not being able to vote is called suffrage.
What is another name for the right to vote?
"The Great Amendment" Suffrage
Can puerto ricans living in the states vote?
if you were born in Puerto Rico and live in the US. YES, YOU CAN VOTE.
How many votes does a bill need to pass a floor vote?
In the U.S. Senate, 51 votes are needed to pass a bill on the floor. A bill can also pass on a tie vote (50 - 50 or otherwise), as the Vice President will then cast a vote to break the tie. A bill cannot even reach the floor for a vote, however, if it is the subject of a filibuster unless there are 60 votes for cloture (which will allow a floor vote on the bill). In the U.S. House, 218 votes are needed to pass a bill on the floor.
What are the groups in the congress that study and debate bills before they go to a floor vote?
The groups in Congress that study and debate bills before they to to a floor vote are called committees.
What is a long speech to hold the floor and delay a vote is called a what?
filibuster
Who are the floor leaders who make sure members vote?
whipswhips
What is it called when you hold a floor with a long speech to delay a vote?
It is a filibuster.
What congressional leaders make sure members of their party vote correctly?
Majority floor leader and Minority floor leader.
What is the purpose of a discharge petitition?
To force a floor vote on a bill opposed by a committee in the House.
The members of Congress can vote on a bill when?
the senate or house committees move it to floor considerate
Can a club President present a motion on the floor?
Yes. According to Roberts Rules of Order they can, but not while they are presiding in a meeting. They can some one to do the motion for them and another second the motion. It should, then, be opened to the floor for discussion and either a vote taken or tabled for future meetings. This also requires a motion and second from the floor and then a vote.
Must each bill be read in full on the legislative floor before a vote is taken?
yes
When can all members of congress vote on a bill?
the senate or house committees move it to floor consideration
All the members of Congress can vote on a bill when?
the senate or house committees move it to floor considerate
