The phrase 'gain passage' is not a standard English phrase. It is not grammatically correct in written English. You should not use it in formal writing.
But that would clearly work too well to ever gain passage.
Sponsors helped me gain passage to New York City in 1982.
Tells how he filibustered to gain passage for a bill that would benefit his home constituents.
Sister Ardeth helped to gain passage of a 1982 state law expressing Michigan's support for a nuclear freeze.
The offer is part of a strategy to gain passage of some version of the deal before Congress adjourns.
On the contrary, it was an uphill struggle that required considerable work by the White House to gain passage.
Then, after gaining passage of a new Constitution, he repeated that feat in July.
Nachman escaped when he was 13 and eventually gained passage to Israel.
She worked as a secretary and as a film production assistant until she gained passage to Africa.
Before World War I Albert worked to strengthen the army, gaining passage in 1913 of a military conscription bill.
But at the last minute, they learned they would reach the qualifier regardless, their opponents gaining passage through association with another governing body.
