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
"Aye. 100% aye," he nods insisting that he has more hope for when is released this time, than ever before.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2024
Aye all: No, to sleep, to dream, aye marry there it goes.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2021
“Yes, sir...I mean—Aye, aye, sir. I’d like that fine.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
She retreated, asking the ayes and noes to stand on separate sides of the room.
From Slate ● May 6, 2024
The Self-Determination Act was passed with 374 ayes to 251 no's and 11 abstentions.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024
When the time came, the ayes loudly drowned out the noes.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2021
“I think the ayes have it, the ayes have it,” he said for the last time.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2019
"All in favor of the motion, signify by saying 'Aye' . . ." The ayes drowned him out.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
