Sentence examples for vote language from inspiring English sources

The one person, one vote language of the court under Chief Justice Earl Warren -- language which the recent decision draws on -- did exactly that, inspiring civil rights marchers in the 1960's.

State legislatures that enacted the NPV would agree that their state's electoral votes would be cast for the winner of the national popular vote even if that person was not the winner of the state's popular vote; language in the bill stipulated that it would not take effect until the NPV was passed by states possessing enough electoral votes to determine the winner of the presidential election.

It will be couched in "buying votes" language.

Fair Ballot Language: A "yes" vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to provide that neither the state nor political subdivisions shall establish any official religion.

The LA City Council voted Wednesday to draft ballot language for voters to weigh in on whether they believe there should be limits on campaign spending and whether corporations should have the same rights as people.

Volunteers work the turnstiles at home games; a motion to never sell advertising on the team's jerseys passed with 96 percent of the vote; and language on the club's Web site colorfully affirms the commitment to fan-based ownership by noting that "no fat cats can get their hands on our club's money".

Confusion about eligibility to vote, the language barrier and voter apathy - which affects all nationalities - all contribute to people not signing up which everybody is required to do by law.

The United States just became the only country in the United Nations to vote against language in a resolution that aims to stop violence against women and girls.

During last spring's health care votes, the language used against some lawmakers was ratcheted up again, with protesters outside the House hurling insults and slurs.

In a country where these minorities make up half the population – and votes – the language of minority rights can be tactical business.

"They need to spend money on outreach, get-out-the-vote, Spanish-language advertising.