Sentence examples for despite votes from inspiring English sources

The money comes despite votes by many of these Blue Dog Democrats against major Democratic initiatives like the health care bill.

But Co-operative Food has refused to bow to the demands despite votes by its members at meetings in three regions in favour of the moves.

Despite votes of confidence last quarter from top moguls, including David Tepper, iconic carmaker General Motors now isn't getting any love.

China — despite voting for all four rounds of sanctions — is increasing its investments in Iran.

Muirfield golf club still has no female members despite voting to admit women a year ago.

That could intensify sentiment among Sunnis that despite voting in force, they remain disenfranchised in Iraq's new democracy.

And despite vote counts that showed them losing, the opponents of the measure were also out in force today.

In a complicated vote structure on Tuesday, almost 80 percent of Xstrata's eligible shareholders vetoed the multimillion-dollar bonuses despite voting for the deal.

Despite voting for the Conservative's in May, Ms Dorrell, told The Telegraph that the Tories have "lost" her vote and that she now supports Labour.

Despite voting to recommend approval, the panelists struggled with questions about how to make sure that the needed tests are conducted.

A vice premier said on Friday that Beijing would continue investing in Iran's oil wealth despite voting for the United Nations penalties.