aye
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Of the 199 aye votes, Democrats supplied 107 and Republicans 92.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
When it convenes again to vote for 2028 induction, Rose would need an aye from a 75% majority — 12 of the 16 members.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
On one vote, Lindsey Graham, distracted in conversation with Cory Booker, voted aye when he meant to vote nay.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2024
"Aye. 100% aye," he nods insisting that he has more hope for when is released this time, than ever before.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2024
“You’ll have to ask Madame Ionesco. Whatever she saw in her orb of prognostication, so far she’s kept it to herself. Anyway. ‘Aye aye, Madame,’ I reply.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
She retreated, asking the ayes and noes to stand on separate sides of the room.
From Slate ● May 6, 2024
The Self-Determination Act was passed with 374 ayes to 251 no's and 11 abstentions.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024
The ayes had it, 58 to 42 percent, and Musk sold $5 billion worth of shares a few days later.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2022
When the time came, the ayes loudly drowned out the noes.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2021
"All in favor of the motion, signify by saying 'Aye' . . ." The ayes drowned him out.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
