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YEAS NAYS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- voice vote
1, record 1, English, voice%20vote
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- oral vote 2, record 1, English, oral%20vote
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vote held without recording individual members’ votes or the number of yeas and nays. 3, record 1, English, - voice%20vote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Usually voting is done by a voice vote or show of hands. 4, record 1, English, - voice%20vote
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vote par oui ou non
1, record 1, French, vote%20par%20oui%20ou%20non
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vote oral 2, record 1, French, vote%20oral
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vote où il n'est pas pris note du vote de chaque député ni du nombre des députés ayant voté «oui» et ceux ayant voté «non». 1, record 1, French, - vote%20par%20oui%20ou%20non
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- votación oral
1, record 1, Spanish, votaci%C3%B3n%20oral
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sufragio de viva voz, sin tomar nota del voto de cada diputado ni del número de votos a favor y de votos en contra. 2, record 1, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n%20oral
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- recorded division
1, record 2, English, recorded%20division
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- recorded vote 2, record 2, English, recorded%20vote
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The division of the members of an assembly into two groups(the yeas and the nays) in order to reach a decision. 3, record 2, English, - recorded%20division
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the House, a recorded division may be requested by five Members rising. Members vote by rising in their places and bowing to the Speaker as their names are called by a Table Officer. 4, record 2, English, - recorded%20division
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vote par appel nominal
1, record 2, French, vote%20par%20appel%20nominal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vote inscrit 2, record 2, French, vote%20inscrit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vote où les noms des députés sont consignés au procès-verbal de la Chambre ou de l'un de ses comités comme ayant voté pour ou contre une motion. 3, record 2, French, - vote%20par%20appel%20nominal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A la Chambre, un vote par appel nominal a lieu si au moins cinq députés se lèvent pour en faire la demande. Les députés votent en se levant de leur siège à l'appel de leur nom par un greffier au Bureau et en s'inclinant en direction du Président. 2, record 2, French, - vote%20par%20appel%20nominal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- votación nominal
1, record 2, Spanish, votaci%C3%B3n%20nominal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- voto nominal 2, record 2, Spanish, voto%20nominal
correct, masculine noun
- voto de pie 3, record 2, Spanish, voto%20de%20pie
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Votación en que los nombres de los diputados que votaron en favor o en contra de una moción se consignan en las actas oficiales de la Cámara o de una de las comisiones. 3, record 2, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n%20nominal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cualquiera de los parlamentarios podrá solicitar la votación nominal, la cual se realizará llamando a votar, por orden alfabético de los estados o regiones de elección, a cada uno de los diputados y diputadas, por sus nombres y apellidos completos. Estos responderán, a su turno, si se manifiestan a favor de una de las opciones o si prefieren abstenerse, sin que en ningún caso pueda razonarse la decisión. 4, record 2, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n%20nominal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la Cámara tiene lugar una votación nominal si por lo menos cinco diputados se levantan para hacer la solicitud. Los diputados votan levantándose de su asiento cuando los llama un secretario de la Mesa e inclinándose en dirección del Presidente. 3, record 2, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n%20nominal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- division list
1, record 3, English, division%20list
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A list giving the results of a recorded division, printed in the Votes and Proceedings and the Debates. Members, identified by name, are listed under Yeas or Nays or on the list of paired Members as appropriate. 2, record 3, English, - division%20list
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- liste de scrutin
1, record 3, French, liste%20de%20scrutin
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- liste de vote 2, record 3, French, liste%20de%20vote
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liste publiée dans les Procès-verbaux et les Débats, qui rend compte du résultat des votes par appel nominal. Les noms des députés y sont consignés, selon que ces derniers ont voté «pour» ou «contre» la motion ou qu'ils étaient «pairés». 3, record 3, French, - liste%20de%20scrutin
Record 3, Key term(s)
- rôle des votes
- état du vote
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lista de votación
1, record 3, Spanish, lista%20de%20votaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lista publicada en el Diario de Sesiones y el Diario de Debates que contiene los resultados de una votación nominal. 1, record 3, Spanish, - lista%20de%20votaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la lista de votación se consignan los nombres de los diputados y el sentido de su voto, esto es, si votaron "Sí" o "No", así como los nombres de los diputados pareados, si procediera. 1, record 3, Spanish, - lista%20de%20votaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- The Legislature (Public Administration)
- Political Science (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- division
1, record 4, English, division
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The physical separation and regrouping of members of a Parliament according to their stand on an issue put to vote. 2, record 4, English, - division
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(council procedure)... "Division" is a method of voting used in some legislative bodies. It is taken by a show of hands, by yeas and nays, or by physically separating the members into two groups.... In the United States, the term is sometimes used as a synonym of "standing vote". When using this method, members voting for and against the motion alternately rise and are counted by the presiding officer. Note that the term "vote" also has other meanings. 3, record 4, English, - division
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Structures du pouvoir législatif (Admin. publ.)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vote
1, record 4, French, vote
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise aux voix d'une proposition qui est résolue en votant en faveur ou contre la proposition, les députés votant en deux groupes (ceux votant «oui» et ceux votant «non»). 2, record 4, French, - vote
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «mise aux voix» est souvent employé comme équivalent de «division», toutefois les termes «vote» et «mise aux voix» sont rarement interchangeables. Le premier désigne l'acte et le mode par lequel les personnes concernées expriment leur opinion tandis que le deuxième correspond plus particulièrement à l'étape précédant le vote proprement dit. [...] À la Chambre des députés de France, le terme «division» ou «vote par division» désigne «un scrutin dans lequel l'assemblée est appelée à voter successivement, c'est-à-dire par votes distincts, sur différentes parties d'un ordre du jour, d'un amendement, etc., ou les paragraphes d'une motion qui a été disjointe». Il est à noter que «vote» est plus général que le terme anglais «division» et qu'il a aussi d'autres sens. 2, record 4, French, - vote
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Estructura del poder legislativo (Admón. pública)
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- votación
1, record 4, Spanish, votaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- voto 1, record 4, Spanish, voto
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expresión formal de una opinión para llegar a una decisión. 1, record 4, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la Cámara, se divide a los diputados en dos grupos: los votos "a favor" y los votos "en contra". Los diputados pueden expresar su voto oralmente, poniéndose de pie o de otro modo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-11-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- negative vote 1, record 5, English, negative%20vote
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Nay" is usually found in the plural in the expression "yeas and nays". 1, record 5, English, - negative%20vote
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vote négatif
1, record 5, French, vote%20n%C3%A9gatif
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- voto negativo
1, record 5, Spanish, voto%20negativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- affirmative vote
1, record 6, English, affirmative%20vote
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- yea 2, record 6, English, yea
see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "yea" :"yea" is usually found in the plural in the expression "yeas and nays". 2, record 6, English, - affirmative%20vote
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vote affirmatif
1, record 6, French, vote%20affirmatif
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
N'ayant pas obtenu le vote affirmatif de ... membres, la proposition n'est pas adoptée. 2, record 6, French, - vote%20affirmatif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- voto afirmativo
1, record 6, Spanish, voto%20afirmativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1983-03-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- open vote 1, record 7, English, open%20vote
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This vote can be taken by a show of hands, call of the yeas and nays, or other method of open voting. 1, record 7, English, - open%20vote
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vote découvert 1, record 7, French, vote%20d%C3%A9couvert
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut s'agir d'un vote par appel nominal, à main levée, par assis et levé, etc. 1, record 7, French, - vote%20d%C3%A9couvert
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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