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YEAS AND NAYS

\jˈe͡ɪz and nˈe͡ɪz], \jˈe‍ɪz and nˈe‍ɪz], \j_ˈeɪ_z a_n_d n_ˈeɪ_z]\

Definitions of YEAS AND NAYS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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The affirmative and negative votes on a bill or measure before alegislative assembly. "Calling the yeas and nays" is calling for the individual and oralvote of each member, usually upon a call of the roll.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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