Which vote records each member's vote individually?

• A. Voice vote
• B. Ballot vote
• C. Rising vote
• D. Roll call vote

Answer: (D)

Roll call vote records each member’s vote individually because the secretary lists members by name and notes how each one votes, whether yes, no, or abstain. This creates a precise, auditable record in the minutes and makes accountability clear—you can see exactly who supported or opposed a motion, which matters in close votes or when a member’s stance is important to the outcome.

Other methods don’t provide that level of individual identification. A voice vote gathers responses aloud and the result is recorded without tying votes to specific members. A rising vote relies on members standing to show support or opposition, but again, there’s no individual record of how each person voted. A ballot vote uses written ballots and can be secret, focusing on the overall result rather than who cast each ballot. So, for a vote where every member’s stance needs to be visible and traceable, a roll call vote is the appropriate method.