Voting
Nay
Definition
A vote against a bill or motion. The opposite of a Yea vote on a roll call.
Related Terms
Yea
A vote in favor of a bill or motion. Roll call records show each member's position as Yea, Nay, Present, or Not Voting.
PresentA recorded position that means the member attended but did not vote yes or no. It counts for attendance, not for or against the measure.
Roll Call VoteA vote in which each member's position is recorded by name. Also called a "recorded vote" or "yea and nay vote."
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Common Questions
- What does "Nay" mean?
- A vote against a bill or motion. The opposite of a Yea vote on a roll call.
- What terms are related to nay?
- Related terms include: Yea, Present, Roll Call Vote. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for nay.