Types of Voting
Members indicate their vote by raising a hand.
Show of hands
More votes are received by one option or candidate than by any other option, even if that amount is less than half of all votes.
Plurality
To end a meeting.
Adjourn
The vote was unclear and a re-vote needs to happen.
Division of the assembly
Stationed by George Washington.
Members indicate their choice by marking a piece of paper or electronic ballot.
Ballot
More than half of the votes cast.
Majority vote
To change a motion by adding or striking.
Amend
A person is out of line and needs to leave or be corrected.
Point of order
Stationed by the owl.
Advisor
Each member's vote is recorded individually as the member's name is called.
Roll call
A voting requirement in which at least two-thirds of the votes cast must be in favor.
2/3 vote
To bring an item of business back before the chapter.
Take from the table
A question about parliamentary procedure.
Parliamentary inquiry
Stationed by the ear of corn.
Secretary
Members indicate their vote by saying "aye" or "no."
Voice vote
The vote results in the same number of votes for each side or candidate.
Tie vote
To place an item of business on the table to discuss later.
Lay on the table
Previous question
Stationed by the plow.
Vice President
Members indicate their vote by standing or remaining seated.
Rising vote
A method of making a decision without taking a formal vote when no member objects.
Unanimous consent
To place an item of business in a committee.
Refer to a committee
If an additional person agrees with a motion and wishes for it to proceed to a vote.
Second
Stationed by rising sun.
President