For Yeas and Nays we have a term and definition in Congressional.

Yeas And Nays (Congressional)

The Constitution requires that yea-and-nay votes be taken and recorded when requested by one-fifth of the members present. In the House, the Speaker determines whether one-fifth of the members present requested a vote. In the Senate, practice requires only 11 members. The Constitution requires the yeas and nays on a veto override attempt. (See also Recorded Vote.)

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