可か否ひを採とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

take a vote; call for ayes and noes

Fixed expression used in formal meeting contexts when the chair calls for a voice vote or show of hands to decide a matter.

• 議ぎ長ちょうは動どう議ぎについて可か否ひを採とった。

  The chair took a vote on the motion.