Legal Definitions - roll-call vote

A roll-call vote is a type of vote in which each member of a group is called upon to verbally state their vote. This type of vote is often used in government or other formal settings to ensure that each member's vote is recorded accurately.

For example, in the United States Congress, a roll-call vote can be requested if at least one-fifth of the members present support it. The secretary then calls each member's name, and they respond with their vote.

Another example is in a school club meeting, where the advisor may call for a roll-call vote to ensure that each member's vote is counted and recorded.