approve
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The House passed the bill 358-32 with broad bipartisan support a day after the Senate voted 85-5 to approve the measure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Lewin insists that he approve even routine payments, creating a stranglehold on funding and information.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
“At what point they would approve a truck without a steering wheel or pedals and without a cab in the vehicle, that’s probably going to be a little longer,” Sperling said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
Almost all of Scotland's councils, who approve extensions to licensing rules, have allowed pubs and clubs to stay open to show the games despite them often continuing beyond normal closing times.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
For the amendment to be sent to the states for ratification, however, both houses of Congress had to approve it by a two-thirds majority.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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