Which term denotes a vote by voice, typically expressed verbally?

• A. Voice Vote
• B. Acclamation
• C. Roll Call
• D. Viva Voce

Answer: (D)

In parliamentary procedure, a vote taken by speaking aloud is described with a formal term: viva voce. This Latin phrase literally means “with living voice” and is the standard designation for a voice vote, where members declare their support or opposition verbally (typically by saying “ayes” and “nays”) and the chair rules based on the sound of the voices rather than a counted tally.

A voice vote is a general description of the same idea, but viva voce is the proper procedural label used in rules to denote this method. Acclamation refers to approval by general consent or applause rather than explicit vocal declarations of support and opposition, while a roll call records each member’s vote by name.