rubber stamp

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There are signs that political fissures, driven by the D.E.I. debate, are emerging among members of the university’s board, whose 17 voting members have traditionally been regarded as a rubber stamp for the university administration.

From New York Times

The Canyon Hills development project, approved by the Los Angeles City Council in 2005, is awaiting one final rubber stamp before crews can begin clearing hundreds of acres to make way for 221 homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Councilmember Lisa Herbold, who is not on the committee, said she appreciated the ability to consider both versions as a full council, because her job isn’t to “rubber stamp” committee recommendations.

From Seattle Times

“Joe Biden wants the Senate to rubber stamp his unqualified and controversial judges to radically transform America,” she wrote in a tweet.

From Washington Times

House Republicans, meanwhile, have signaled the Senate repeal will not get a rubber stamp in the lower chamber, saying they will work to modernize the presidential war powers rather than repeal them outright.

From Washington Times