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  2. Abstention - Wikipedia

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    During a division (a process where a yes/no vote occurs to agree or disagree with a motion), a Member of Parliament may actively abstain by voting both "yes" and "no". This is effectively the same as not voting at all, as the outcome will not be changed by active abstention. [ 4 ]

  3. Voice vote - Wikipedia

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    A vote by voice is the regular method of voting on any motion that does not require more than a majority vote for its adoption. In taking a voice vote, the chair puts the question by saying, "The question is on the adoption of the motion to [or "that"] ... [repeating or clearly identifying the motion]. Those in favor of the motion, say aye.

  4. Compulsory voting - Wikipedia

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    Yes Introduced in 1912 with the Sáenz Peña Law. [48] Registered voters who abstain from voting without a verified justification, are liable to pay a fine. In case of non-payment, the person concerned is barred from dealing with public bodies for one year. [49] Turnout peaked around 85% in the 1980s. [50] Australia

  5. What are the 'vote yes' and 'vote no' signs popping up around ...

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    The Proposition 2 referendum determines how Knoxvillians will be represented. And it's bringing together groups that are normally opposed.

  6. Ohio Issue 1: What is it, who is for it, and who is against it?

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    Oct. 15—OHIO — As Ohioans head to the polls this election season, a topic of discussion is Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul the state's redistricting process. Both ...

  7. Voting methods in deliberative assemblies - Wikipedia

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    It is considered the simplest and quickest of voting methods used by deliberative assemblies. The chair of the assembly will put the question to the assembly, asking first for those in favor of the motion to indicate so verbally ("aye" or "yes"), and then ask those opposed to the motion to indicate so verbally ("no"). The chair will then ...

  8. Vote ‘No’ on Kansas ballot questions 1 and 2 and protect our ...

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    VoteNo” on Question 1. ... So if you live in Johnson County and support the Hayden clown show, voteYes,” on Question 2. If not, a “Novote is the obvious choice. Show comments.

  9. Combined approval voting - Wikipedia

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    Combined approval voting (CAV) is an electoral system where each voter may express approval, disapproval, or indifference toward each candidate. [1] The winner is the candidate with the highest score, which is determined by subtracting the number of approval votes by the number of disapproval votes. It is a cardinal system and a variant of ...