"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. Full definition
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)