Is the word votam the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "votam" is grammatically, syntactically, and semantically identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It is the third-person plural present indicative of the verb votar (to vote). The only difference between the two dialects is the pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The pronunciation tends to be more "open" and syllable-timed. The unstressed vowels are more clearly articulated, and the tonic (stressed) vowel is typically more open.
• Continental Portuguese: The pronunciation is more "stress-timed," meaning unstressed vowels are often reduced, shortened, or almost "swallowed." The tonic vowel might be pronounced with a more closed or tighter sound compared to the Brazilian version.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eles votam no próximo domingo. (They vote this coming Sunday.)
2. Os alunos votam no representante da sala. (The students vote for the class representative.)
3. As pessoas votam muito em candidatos conhecidos. (People vote a lot for well-known candidates.)
4. Eles não votam em ninguém hoje. (They are not voting for anyone today.)
5. Os moradores votam na nova regra do condomínio. (The residents vote on the new condominium rule.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eles votam já no próximo domingo. (They are voting as early as this coming Sunday.)
2. Os alunos votam no representante de turma. (The students vote for the class representative.)
3. As pessoas votam bastante em candidatos conhecidos. (People vote quite a lot for well-known candidates.)
4. Eles não votam em nenhum candidato. (They are not voting for any candidate.)
5. Os moradores votam a favor da nova regra do condomínio. (The residents vote in favor of the new condominium rule.)