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

Labour's amendment went through to loud shouts of "aye" without a formal vote, after the government said it would not take part in protest.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

The prudent queen, for her part, said: “Stranger, if only this came true--our love would go to you, with many gifts; aye, every man who passed would call you happy!”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer