expression, godan verb (-ru)
take a vote
Used in formal settings such as meetings or committees when a vote is called.
議長が決を採ると、賛成多数で可決された。
When the chair took a vote, it was passed by a majority.
Standard kanji spelling for 'take a vote'.
Kana spelling of the verb part; common in less formal writing.
Irregular kanji usage (取る instead of 採る).
採決 is the noun 'vote' or 'voting', while 決を採る is the verb phrase 'to take a vote'.
決 (decision) + を + 採る (take). A set phrase meaning 'to take a vote'.