The word "passage" generally refers to a way of moving from one place to another. It can also mean a written or spoken section of a text or a journey through a specific period of time. Full definition
The state assembly has passed the bill twice and it is one vote short of passage in the state senate. (gpny.org)
The same is true of occasions when people of different faiths come together for prayer and the reading of passages from the scriptures of the world. (religion-online.org)
There currently are not enough votes to achieve the required 32 - vote majority for passage of many of the measures. (wrvo.org)