by vote

Example Sentences

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Lecornu's centre-right government said last week it would be "impossible" to adopt a 2026 austerity budget by vote.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

"The states will determine by vote or legislation or perhaps both, and whatever they decide must be the law of the land."

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2024

Under law, courts cannot hold hearings on prosecutors’ requests for arrest warrants against lawmakers during active sessions unless the assembly allows them to do so by vote.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

The winner is decided by vote at the end of the “grand final.”

From New York Times • May 12, 2023

It was finally rejected June 30 by vote of 28 to 28.

From The United States and Latin America by Latane, John Holladay