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roll call

noun

as in list

a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system the roll call of the fallen was read aloud at the memorial service

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Recent Examples of roll call Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a Libertarian, ultimately refused to change his vote and did not support Johnson, as six other holdouts changed their minds and voted for Johnson after initially declining to vote at all when the initial roll call happened. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 However, members can still change their votes as the roll call is ongoing. 46 minutes ago Another Republican defects from Johnson South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman just voted for Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. —

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025 The first roll call will be tense, but House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has a clear path to winning the speaker election on Friday. —

Justin Green, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025 The clerk appoints lawmakers from each party as tellers to tally the votes before the roll call begins. —

Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for roll call