Sentence examples for voice votes from inspiring English sources

Mr. Panetta said they had received strong support and that he could not recall any dissent in the voice votes.

Like voice votes, the paper ballots still used by 1percentt of voters are vulnerable to misreadings or mischief.

The Senate also confirmed, on voice votes, Lisa Monaco to run the division that handles terrorism cases and Virginia Seitz to run the Office of Legal Counsel.

As well, in June, by voice votes and with little discussion, the Senate and House passed a resolution adding two words, "under God," to the Pledge of Allegiance.

And, a couple of hours later, the Maine delegates the Romney team wanted were formally seated, after chants of "seat them now," and a couple of voice votes that may have been dubiously decided.

Passage by voice votes in the House and Senate came after months of negotiations between Senate Democrats and the lone Republican, Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, who had objected.

The amendment passed by voice vote.

It passed on a voice vote.

A voice vote was called for.

The measure passed with a voice vote.

It passed, unanimously, on a voice vote.