(2) If a _division_ is
called for, a rising vote is taken and the members are counted. In the
House the counting is done by two tellers, who stand near the speaker's
desk, while the members pass between them in single file, first those
voting in the affirmative, and afterward those opposing the motion. (3)
When the "yeas and nays" are called for, or whenever the rules of either
house require them, the roll is called and each member votes as he
responds to his name. This vote is entered on the Journal.
After the roll-call is completed, the presiding officer announces
the _pairs_. Members who belong to different political parties may
agree that they shall be recorded on opposite sides of party
questions, whether they are present or not. Or pairs may be
arranged for particular votes only. This device enables a member to
be absent from his seat without feeling that his vote is needed.
The President's Power in Law-Making.--A bill which has received a
majority vote in both houses is next sent to the President.
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