> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aqua.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aqua.network/user-guides/how-to-use-aquarius-governance/how-to-make-a-governance-vote.md).

# Making a governance vote

How to vote for, against, or abstain on an active governance proposal with governICE.

To access Aquarius Governance, visit [gov.aqua.network](https://gov.aqua.network).

Here you can browse all past and present proposals. To participate, sign in with any of the supported Stellar wallets — the LOBSTR wallet and extension, Freighter, Ledger, or WalletConnect-compatible wallets.

### How to vote

Once signed in, open an active proposal and select **For**, **Against**, or **Abstain**. All three choices count toward quorum. The proposal outcome compares **For** and **Against** votes; **Abstain** does not increase either total.

Voting uses governICE received by [locking AQUA into ICE](/aqua-and-ice/ice-tokens-locking-aqua-and-getting-benefits.md). The governICE is held in a claimable balance for the duration of the vote and can be reclaimed after the proposal concludes.

<figure><img src="https://3649863591-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5QUy59hBUnouBhx8gNSS%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b6ac4309fc229c19b100c18b80e2f82bec3c09a2%2Fgovernance-vote-proposal.png?alt=media" alt="An active governance proposal with For, Against, and Abstain voting choices"><figcaption><p>User screen when viewing &#x26; voting for a proposal</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3649863591-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5QUy59hBUnouBhx8gNSS%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bbfebf078dfb7962ea2d75b0c537a7a649582546%2Fgovernance-vote-confirm.png?alt=media" alt="The governance vote confirmation screen showing the selected choice and governICE amount"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
