Sentence examples for tight votes from inspiring English sources

But with tight votes it is unwise to make predictions.

The PM might be tempted to seek another coalition rather than rely on Eurosceptic in tight votes.

When Harold Wilson unexpectedly returned to office in March 1974 - albeit without a majority until the October election - Dormand became pairing whip, with the bruising task of ensuring the maximum turn out for tight votes.

Under the state Constitution, passing most legislation requires 32 out of the Senate's 62 votes, regardless of how many members have fallen sick, gone out of town or died (an occasional problem during tight votes of the past).

The SNP showed its parliamentary strength in tight votes when it announced in July that it would oppose government plans to relax the foxhunting ban in England and Wales.

After a brace of tight votes, two key pieces of Brexit legislation – the customs and trade bills – have moved on up to the House of Lords, but May looks increasingly boxed in by rebels on both sides of her riven party.

There are some concerns about passage, given a recent tight vote on separate austerity measures.

But the tight vote also illustrated how politically polarized the Polish people remain.

MADRID — After a tight vote, politicians often squabble over how to form a coalition government.

Conway's ruse enabled the Tory government to win a very tight vote.

The result defied the opinion polls, which had suggested a tight vote, and it was quite overwhelming.