Vote swapping is a de facto practice that has increased in popularity as technology has made communication across state and party lines easier. Other websites, like TrumpTraders and VotePact , are also designed to help unite voters across party lines who are committed to preventing a Trump presidency. Cancel Send. Vote trading frequently occurs between and among members of legislative bodies. Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. In , a federal appeals court ruled that trading your vote is a form of «constitutionally protected speech and conduct.