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What kind of vote is it when each representative
is called on and states "aye" or "nay"?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Representatives will call out “aye” or “no” when a

question is first put by the Speaker or Speaker pro tempore. As Rule I, clause 6, states, the

Speaker will say, “Those in favor [of the question], say ‘Aye.’” Then the Speaker will ask: “Those

opposed, say ‘No.’”

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