Show of hands

This article is about the voting method. For the English folk duo, see Show of Hands. For the film, see Show of Hands (film). For the application, see Show of Hands (application).

A show of hands is a common voting method used in committees and other informal or small gatherings for voting. It is more precise than a voice vote but does not require members to leave their seats. However, it does not count as a division of the assembly, and is not always as effective as a rising vote in causing a maximum number of members to vote who have not done so.