Sentence examples for by broad majorities from inspiring English sources

By broad majorities, we want to invest in the clean energy solutions of tomorrow.

The deal agreed by Parliament and Council on 26 November and backed by a broad majority of Civil Liberties Committee MEPs on Monday (43 to 5 with 4 abstentions), will enhance Europol's mandate to ensure that it is fully equipped to counter the increase in cross-border crimes and terrorist threats.

Usually a committed minority can destroy a complex compromise bill fashioned by a broad majority.

The effort to win consensus is a response to Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sisthei, the most senior Shiite cleric in Iraq, who said in the last 10 days that the measure should be approved by a broad majority.

Though each prime minister took office supported by a broad majority, as soon as decisions had to be taken on the crucial issues of the day coalitions fell apart.

The Chamber also claims "mainstream, commonsense views that are shared by a broad majority of the American people".

"I think the Republican Party should not be seen by a broad majority of the electorate as focused with singularity on issues like gay marriage," he said.

American democracy is an unfortunate example: its governing institutions are stuck, its politics are polarized and sensible policies supported by a broad majority of Americans, from reasonable gun control to higher taxes on the wealthy, go nowhere.

The EP can only come forward with a strong message for the TTIP negotiators if our resolution is supported by a broad majority", said the rapporteur and EP Trade Committee chair Bernd Lange (S&D, DE).

The EP can only come forward with a strong message for the TTIP negotiators if our resolution is supported by a broad majority". Early on Wednesday morning, MEPs voted in favour of postponing the plenary debate on TTIP (183 yes, 181 no, 37 abstentions).

These are programs that have been authorized by broad bipartisan majorities repeatedly since 2006.