voice vote
noun
: a parliamentary vote taken by calling for ayes and noes and estimating which response is stronger
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Her nomination then advanced to the Senate floor by voice vote on Jan. 30.
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Feb. 2025
The platform was approved by voice vote, with only a smattering of opposition.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 July 2024
Members of the House Public Service Subcommittee approved the measure by voice vote on Tuesday.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
Some were confirmed by voice vote, with no formal roll call even required.
—Carl Hulse, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Feb. 2025
The platform was approved by voice vote, with only a smattering of opposition.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 July 2024
Members of the House Public Service Subcommittee approved the measure by voice vote on Tuesday.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
Some were confirmed by voice vote, with no formal roll call even required.
—Carl Hulse, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for voice vote
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“Voice vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20vote. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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