A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or he [..]

In the House or Senate, members answer "aye" or "no" in chorus, and the presiding officer decides the result. The term is also used loosely to indicate action by un [..]

    Oral expression of the Members when a question is submitted for their determination. Response is given by "ayes" and "nays" and the presiding officer states his decision as to which side prevailed.

The result of a vote as initially declared by the presiding officer. If no member then calls for a party vote or a personal vote, the decision is regarded as unanimous.

Oral expression of the members when a question is submitted for their determination. When asked by the presiding officers, members respond "aye" or "nay." The presiding officer the [..]

A vote that requires only an oral “aye” or “no” with no official count taken. The presiding officer determines whether the “ayes” or “noes” carry.

An oral vote held without recording individual Members' votes or the number of yeas and nays. Compare: recorded division