Voting Shares
Shares that give the stockholder the right to vote on matters of corporate policy making as well as who will compose the members of the board of directors.
Investopedia Commentary
Different classes of shares, such as preferred stock, sometimes don't allow for voting rights.
Related Links
Knowing Your Rights As A Shareholder
The Purpose and Importance of Proxy Voting
See also: Cumulative Voting, Preferred Stock, Statutory Voting, Stockholder, Voting Right