roll call

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The party leader was elected in a roll call of politicians at the Senedd's first meeting since his party's historic election victory.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

And after this week, there is a growing possibility it could happen in full daylight with a roll call vote in the Senate.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

The effect is as interesting as reading a grade-school roll call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After conducting a roll call at the evacuation center, facility staff realized that two residents were unaccounted for and alerted the Sheriff’s Department, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Whenever a substitute teacher pauses during roll call and asks, “Oh, ah, how do you say your name, dear?”

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan