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floor vote refers to a decision-making process where all members of a legislative body, such as a parliament or a congress, cast their vote on a proposed law or a specific issue. It takes place during a session on the "floor," which is the main meeting area of the legislative chamber. The outcome of a
floor vote determines whether the proposed law or measure is accepted or rejected by the majority of the members present.
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