Sentence examples for government majority from inspiring English sources

Ministerial appointments are negotiated by the parties constituting the government majority.

Previously, with American prodding from the wings, it has taken months to find a government majority.

His proposal was defeated by 241 votes to 97, a government majority of 144.

It was passed by 297 votes to 34, a government majority of 263.

That amendment was defeated by 333 votes to 276 – an even bigger government majority of 57.

Labour's amendment has been defeated by 332 votes to 220 - a government majority of 112.

Given the large government majority in favor of the legislation, barring unforeseen circumstances it will pass into law.

In 1925 two German parties, the Agrarians and the Christian Socialists, joined the government majority, thus breaking a deadlock.

The landmark reform has been agreed in the  Commons by 312 votes to 270, a government majority of 42.

A government majority on Monday will not insulate this project from technical and budgetary risk and eventual termination.

1. Setting up a business committee, without a government majority, to decide how much time is allocated for bills.