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A voice vote (or ''viva voce'', from the Latin, "live voice") is a voting method used by deliberative assemblies (such as legislatures) in which a vote is taken on a topic or motion by responding verbally. The voice vote, or acclamation, is considered the simplest and quickest of voting methods used by deliberative assemblies. The presiding officer or chair of the assembly will put the question to the assembly, asking first for all those in favor of the motion to indicate so verbally ("aye" or "yes"), and then ask second all those opposed to the motion to indicate so verbally ("no").〔Gregory Koger, ''Filibustering: A Political History of Obstruction in the House and Senate'' (2010), University of Chicago Press, p. 18.〕〔Hartley R. Nathan, ''Nathan's Company Meetings Including Rules of Order'' (6th ed. 2005), CCH Canadian.〕 The chair will then make an estimate of the count on each side and state what he or she believes the result to be. Since in close cases this can be imprecise, typically if there is any doubt as to the outcome any member of the assembly may request another vote by a method such as division of the assembly (a standing or rising vote), or a roll call vote. Voice votes are usually not recorded, while others are. ==United States== ''Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised'' (11th edition) provides that: :A vote by voice is the regular method of voting on any motion that does not require more than a majority vote for its adoption. In taking a voice vote, the chair puts the question by saying, "The question is on the adoption of the motion to ("that" ) ... (or clearly identifying the motion ). Those in favor of the motion, say ''aye''. (for response, ) Those opposed, say ''no''." (Alternative forms are: "All those in favor..."; "All in favor..."; or the wording formerly prescribed by Congress, "As many as are in favor...") In the case of a resolution, the question may be put as follows: "The question is on the adoption of the following resolution: (it ). Those in favor of adopting the resolution that was just read, say ''aye''...Those opposed, say ''no''." If the question has been read very recently and there appears no desire to have it read again, the chair may use this form: "The question is on the adoption of the resolution last read. "Those in favor of adopting the resolution, say ''aye''...Those opposed, say ''no''." In Congress, "the vast majority of actions decided by a voice vote" are ones for which "a strong or even overwhelming majority favors one side," or even unanimous consent. This is because after the chair announces what he believes to be the result of a voice vote, any member can request a division of the assembly (a rising vote, where each sides rise in turn to be counted), and one-fifth of members can demand a recorded vote on any question.〔Mark A. Smith, ''American Business and Political Power: Public Opinion, Elections, and Democracy'' (2000), University of Chicago Press, pp. 65-68.〕 It's estimated that more than 95 percent of the resolutions passed by state legislatures are passed by a unanimous voice vote, many without discussion; this is because resolutions are often on routine, noncontroversial matters, such as commemorating important events or recognizing groups.〔Thomas H. Little and David B. Ogle, ''The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics'' (2006), ABC CLIO, pp. 43-44.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Voice vote」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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