Which voting method requires members to stand to indicate their vote?

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

Answer: (B)

In parliamentary procedure, a rising vote is the method where members stand to indicate their vote. The act of standing makes each side visually countable, and the chair tallies the number of supporters and opponents based on who stood. This creates a quick, visible way to determine the outcome, especially when the result isn’t clear from a simple vocal check.

This contrasts with other methods: a voice vote relies on the volume of “ayes” and “nays” and the chair decides based on what seems most audible; a ballot vote uses a written, secret ballot; a roll call vote has each member’s vote recorded as their name is called. Thus, the requirement to stand to indicate the vote is unique to the rising (standing) vote.