"To have a vote" means having the right or ability to participate in making a decision or choosing something, usually by casting a formal ballot or sharing an opinion in a group. Full definition
The worst thing we could possibly do is abandon the people who have voted for us in the past. (totalpolitics.com)
The president does not have a vote in the selection process. (acpd-calt.org)
Does the lawmaker support an increase in base pay for state legislators, and if not would she vote against the pay panel's recommendations if they set such an increase? (timesunion.com)