aye

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Of the 199 aye votes, Democrats supplied 107 and Republicans 92.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

On one vote, Lindsey Graham, distracted in conversation with Cory Booker, voted aye when he meant to vote nay.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

“I ask to be recorded as voting in person on the three nominees considered earlier, Mr. Chairman, and I vote aye now,” she said.

From New York Times • May 28, 2023

"I am scared really, I'm not a softy, I've been all over the world in funny situations but aye, I'm a little bit afraid."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2022

Dad says, Och, aye, and Mam stares at the wall with tears in her eyes.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt