The phrase "a potential vote on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the possibility of a vote taking place regarding a specific issue or topic.
Example: "The committee is considering a potential vote on the new policy next week."
Alternatives: "a possible vote regarding" or "a prospective vote on".
But there are many hurdles, like a potential vote on legalizing same-sex marriage.
Up until Wednesday, House Democrats had refused to fully rule out a potential vote on the Bush-era tax cuts, which are due to expire at the end of the year.
The party's deputy leader Tom Watson this morning told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show that his party's MPs were "likely" to get a free vote on Trident, while other reports suggest they will not be whipped in a potential vote on attacking Syria.
A potential vote on a contentious immigration reform amendment from Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) was delayed until Thursday.
It's likely not a reason to worry about the bill because a potential vote on such an amendment would almost certainly fail.
The CBO is expected to provide a preliminary analysis of the original bill Monday afternoon, but will not be able to provide estimates on the total number of uninsured or detail many of the other potential consequences before the potential vote on the bill this week.
Crucially, both are strong on schools reform, a potential vote-winner among Latinos.
The Lib Dems believe that an increase in taxes on the most expensive properties is a potential vote-winner.
The political parties have jumped on the issue of executive pay as a potential vote-winner.
Ms. Simpson said Calpers was reviewing its potential votes on the matter.
But with so many potential votes on controversial issues, members in both chambers -- and from both parties -- might want to avoid exposing members to difficult votes during an election year.
