What is the term for a voting method in which each member's vote is recorded by name?

What is the term for a voting method in which each member's vote is recorded by name?

• A. Ballot vote
• B. Roll call vote
• C. Voice vote
• D. Show of hands

Answer: (B)

Roll call vote. In this method, the chair calls each member by name and records whether they vote yes, no, or abstain. This creates a clear, itemized record of every individual’s vote, which is why it’s chosen when accountability or precise minutes are important. It contrasts with a ballot vote, which is secret and not tied to a specific member; a voice vote, where votes are taken by vocal agreement and aren’t identified by person; and a show of hands, where the tally is quick and usually not tied to individual names. The roll call is typically requested for significant motions or whenever the minutes need to show exactly how each member voted.

Roll call vote. In this method, the chair calls each member by name and records whether they vote yes, no, or abstain. This creates a clear, itemized record of every individual’s vote, which is why it’s chosen when accountability or precise minutes are important. It contrasts with a ballot vote, which is secret and not tied to a specific member; a voice vote, where votes are taken by vocal agreement and aren’t identified by person; and a show of hands, where the tally is quick and usually not tied to individual names. The roll call is typically requested for significant motions or whenever the minutes need to show exactly how each member voted.