Sentences with phrase «vote over the objection»

Machinists International President Tom Buffenbarger, who forced the issue to a vote over the objections of local union leaders, said in a statement that «the impact of this agreement extends far beyond IAM members who voted today.

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WASHINGTON (AP)-- A Senate committee voted along party lines Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump's picks for key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency over the objections of Democrats who pointed to the nominees» past work for corporate clients they would now regulate.

But 18 Republicans voted against it over objections to gun control measures they believe violate the Second Amendment.

House speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to bring the Waxman - Markey bill to a vote on Friday over the objections of farm - and coal - state Democrats and almost all Republicans, figuring that she has the votes to pass it.

MCHENRY — The Huntley Park District has voted to proceed with plans for a park in the Wing Pointe subdivision over the objections of some residents who opposed the plan because of traffic and noise concerns.

The Working Families Party voted to endorse a slew of City Council candidates, with a few candidates getting the nod over the objections of one of the party's local chapters.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Onondaga County Legislature on Tuesday voted to spend $ 2.5 million a year from a new casino revenue stream to build a new Onondaga Lake amphitheater and upgrades to Solvay's infrastructure over the objections of some members.

A controversial «parent trigger» bill backed by powerful GOP leaders and education reform icon Jeb Bush is headed to the Senate floor for a vote in the final week of the legislative session over the objections of the measure's critics over the way it is being handled.