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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.
What is gaining the right to vote called?
Gaining the right to vote is called enfranchisement.
What is another name for the right to vote?
"The Great Amendment" Suffrage
Can canadians vote in us national election?
No, Canadians cannot vote in US national elections. Only US citizens are eligible to vote in federal elections.
Which state does not ask its people to vote on constitutional amendments?
Constitutional amendments must be ratified by the votes of 3/4 of the State Legislatures. There is no requirement for a plebiscite, or vote of the people. Each State Legislature can, if it chooses, base its decision on a popular vote, but I'm not aware that any do.
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.
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 is a long speech to hold the floor and delay a vote is called a what?
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
All the members of Congress can vote on a bill when?
the senate or house committees move it to floor considerate
When can all members of congress vote on a bill?
the senate or house committees move it to floor consideration
