Sentence examples for measures were voted from inspiring English sources

Both these measures were voted down.

At the same time, the country is to hold a parliamentary election on June 5 following the resignation of the previous government, which collapsed when its plans for austerity measures were voted down by the parliament.

But in this case, Varoufakis said, the specific measures being voted on included reforms he had previously put forward himself.

Debate is often cut off: many controversial measures are voted on under a "closed rule", which bars amendments.

The measures being voted on in the nine counties are non-binding, as the AP notes no local law can override state law.

The measure was voted down.

The measure was voted down by Parliament on Saturday.

Neither will those that have a building permit and completed foundations when the measure is voted on by the City Council.

The measure was voted down in Boston, but around the state has passed in about the same number of places as it has failed.

Some political experts say the measure was voted down for the same reason that the four other ballot initiatives to amend Michigan's Constitution were defeated: voters were wary of tinkering with their state's Constitution.

Although the sums were relatively small, the principle was important, since, Gerald says, the payout would have set a "bad precedent of rewarding buddies [of management]." The measure was voted down.