A procedural vote is a type of vote that is taken to determine how a legislative body will proceed with a particular matter, rather than to make a substantive decision on the matter itself. Procedural votes can be taken on a wide variety of matters, including legislation and amendments, constitutional resolutions, other resolutions expressing the opinion of the legislative body, and routine procedural motions.

In the United States Senate, procedural votes are taken to determine how the Senate will proceed with a particular matter, such as whether to end debate on a piece of legislation or whether to proceed to a final vote on a nominee or bill. In the Senate, procedural votes can take the form of voice votes, roll-call votes, or division (or standing) votes.

In the United Nations Security Council, procedural votes are taken to determine how the Council will proceed with a particular matter, such as whether to adopt an agenda for a meeting or whether to proceed to a substantive vote on a resolution.

In general, procedural votes are used to establish the rules and procedures that will govern how a legislative body will consider a particular matter, rather than to make a substantive decision on the matter itself.