"To force a vote" means to use influence, pressure, or a specific parliamentary procedure to require an official vote on a particular issue or legislation.
Sentences with «to force a vote»
Though the seven ultimate winners stand out as the year's alpha dogs, the other 18 strongly held their own, forcing our voting panel to make more than a few tough decisions. (automobilemag.com)
If Democrats succeed in forcing a vote on Skelos» removal next week, the support of Sampson might swing the result. (politico.com)
«They will stuff the NEC with new supporters and then force a vote of no confidence in (Labour general secretary) Iain McNicol. (mirror.co.uk)