Legal Definitions - standing vote

A standing vote is a type of vote in which each voter stands up to indicate their preference or opinion in a meeting or election. It is a counted vote taken by each voter standing up when their side of the question is counted. This type of vote is also known as a rising vote or standing division.

During a school board meeting, the members were asked to vote on whether to approve a new curriculum. The chairperson called for a standing vote, and each member stood up to indicate their preference. The votes were then counted to determine the outcome of the vote.

This example illustrates how a standing vote is used to determine the preference or opinion of each member in a meeting or election. It is a way to ensure that each vote is counted and that the outcome is determined fairly.