Legal Definitions - yeas and nays

Definition: Yeas and Nays refer to the count of positive and negative votes on a proposal or motion. This term is commonly used to describe the outcome of a vote in a legislative or other decision-making body.

Examples:

• During the Senate hearing, the yeas and nays were taken on the proposed bill.
• The Speaker of the House called for the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn.

These examples illustrate how the term "yeas and nays" is used to describe the outcome of a vote. In both cases, the count of affirmative and negative votes was taken to determine whether the proposal or motion was approved or rejected.