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A '''voice vote''' is a vote in which the [[Presiding Officer]] states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of [[Senator]]s voting on each side are not recorded.<ref>http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm</ref>
A '''voice vote''' is a vote in which the [[Presiding Officer]] states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of [[Senator]]s voting on each side are not recorded.<ref>http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm</ref>