Sentence examples for were voted down from inspiring English sources

All three of the amendments were voted down in parliament.

Yesterday the proposals were voted down by 730 votes to 456.

They were voted down along party lines, with all Republicans voting against.

Shareholder resolutions on both topics were voted down, as was one about using more recycled plastic.

The rest, many from the former Yugoslavia, were voted down, most by considerable margins.

In the past, such resolutions were voted down, but this year dozens have been approved.

Five such reports were voted down by investors in 2009 – more than in any other year.

Theoretically, if the buyout were voted down, Michael Dell could choose to purchase additional shares in Dell in an effort to solidify his position against Icahn.

Both motions were voted down on a straight party-line vote, and the panels continued working into the evening.

Delegates proposed by the campaign of the Republican presidential nominee, Bob Dole, were voted down, as ultraconservatives supported other candidates.

Two amendments that would have added a public option to the Baucus bill were voted down on Tuesday.