yeas and nays
Example Sentences
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He drew vocal reactions — yeas and nays, amens and laughs – from the friendly room.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
Sitting in the gallery that overlooks the Senate floor, lobbyists pulled out ballpoint pens to track the yeas and nays.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2022
The rules were passed on a voice vote, as the yeas and nays echoed through the arena.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2016
Though the yeas and nays sounded roughly equal in decibel level the second time, Womack again called it for the yeas, and then asked for objections.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2016
Several motions were made and withdrawn, and finally Fessenden called for the yeas and nays on Powell's motion to adjourn.
From The Life of Lyman Trumbull by White, Horace
