division bell
Vote-calling signal
A division bell is a bell rung in a parliament—particularly the British House of Commons—to summon members to vote.
When a division (a formal vote requiring members to physically separate into "aye" and "no" lobbies) is called, the bells ring throughout the parliamentary estate, giving members a few minutes to reach the chamber: The division bell rang and MPs hurried from the tearoom.
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Sustained resonant sound
warning · alert · summons · announcement · notification · call · clang · buzzer
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- lordsMen of high rank
- whipStrikes or aerates
- backbencherRank-and-file parliamentarian
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toll · warning · alert · summons · announcement · notification · call · clang · buzzer · alarm
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