Sentences with phrase «landslide vote»
A "landslide vote" refers to a situation where one candidate or option receives a significantly higher number of votes compared to the others. It illustrates a clear and overwhelming victory for that candidate or option. Full definition
In a rare sign of bipartisan support for just about anything on Capitol Hill, two bills both aiming to make it easier for entrepreneurs to raise money sailed through the House last night in landslide votes.
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The poll also found that Democratic U.S. senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer — who could take Harry Reid's place as Senate Majority or Minority leader — are likely to win in landslide votes.
Greece delivered a landslide no vote to the eurozone's terms for the country remaining in the single currency on Sunday night, unleashing a seismic political shift that could derail the European project.
Since winning the leadership election in a landslide vote, Corbyn has, however, accepted an invitation to become a member of the Queen's privy council.
After a landslide vote of 139 Yeas to 7 -LSB-...]
In landslide votes, the extension / expansion of the first time home buyer tax credit passed both houses of Congress and is now on its way to the President's desk for signing tomorrow.
The Utah state legislature recently passed a bill by a landslide vote lumping violent games with pornography.