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In all of this, we must NOT forget the 38 percent of the electorate who decided to vote against this proposal in the teeth of this emotive onslaught, especially those who changed their minds (21 percent).

Today Ms Morgan, who lost her Cabinet role when Theresa May became Prime Minister, indicated that she and some other Conservative MPs would vote against the proposals in their current form.

Not exact matches

Exxon Mobil (xom) has stepped up efforts to persuade investors to vote against climate - related proposals at Wednesday's annual meeting with a campaign of calling, writing and lobbying shareholders in person.

SINGAPORE, April 19 - Embattled Noble Group said it will drop a provision in its $ 3.4 billion debt restructuring proposal that placed restrictions on shareholders voting against the plan after criticism from the Singapore Exchange.

SINGAPORE, April 19 - Bowing to criticism from the Singapore Exchange and other investors, embattled Noble Group is removing a provision in its $ 3.4 billion debt restructuring proposal that penalised shareholders voting against the plan.

In Buffett's annual letter in 2015, he gloated that 98 % of shares voted were against the proposal, a result he interpreted as, ««Don't send us a dividend but instead reinvest all of the earnings,»» adding, «To have our fellow owners — large and small — be so in sync with our managerial philosophy is both remarkable and rewarding.&raquIn Buffett's annual letter in 2015, he gloated that 98 % of shares voted were against the proposal, a result he interpreted as, ««Don't send us a dividend but instead reinvest all of the earnings,»» adding, «To have our fellow owners — large and small — be so in sync with our managerial philosophy is both remarkable and rewarding.&raquin 2015, he gloated that 98 % of shares voted were against the proposal, a result he interpreted as, ««Don't send us a dividend but instead reinvest all of the earnings,»» adding, «To have our fellow owners — large and small — be so in sync with our managerial philosophy is both remarkable and rewarding.&raquin sync with our managerial philosophy is both remarkable and rewarding.»

Business Insider reported last week, meanwhile, that the California State Teachers» Retirement System, one of the biggest pension funds in the world, was lobbying shareholders to vote against the proposal.

For example, despite the fact that more than 85 % of outsiders (average shareholders) voted AGAINST the creation of a third class of stock (class C) in 2012, the weight of the insiders» 10 votes per share allowed the passage of this proposal.

So it's curious that ahead of a shareholder meeting in February, Apple's board of directors is recommending that investors vote against a proposal to increase the diversity of its board and senior management.

The firm, created for the sole purpose of lobbying Taseko to replace two directors and give it a say in key company decisions, had no choice: by the meeting's cut - off date for advanced voting, with 50 % of the votes in, shareholders had voted a resounding 94 % against the dissident's proposals.

Unless you indicate otherwise, the persons named as proxies on the proxy card will vote your Shares: FOR the election of each of the nominees for director named in this proxy statement; FOR the ratification of E&Y as Walmart's independent accountants for fiscal 2014; FOR the non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the company's NEOs; FOR the approval of the Management Incentive Plan, as amended; and AGAINST each of the shareholder proposals appearing in this proxy statement.

The Board recommends a vote against each of the following shareholder proposals based on broader policy reasons as set forth in Walmart's statements in opposition following each shareholder proposal.

The Board recommends a vote against each of the following shareholder proposals for the reasons set forth in Walmart's statements in opposition following each shareholder proposal.

Shares that are properly voted by the Internet or telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposal.

+ A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed in Proposal 1, FOR Proposals 2 and 3, and AGAINST Proposals 4, 5, and 6.

IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION + A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed in Proposal 1, FOR Proposals 2 and 3, and AGAINST Proposals 4, 5, and 6.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet, mobile device, or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» each of the shareholder proposals.

When the votes were announced, investor discontent was even higher than expected, with shareholders resoundingly rejecting the Company's advisory proposal on the remuneration report — in total, just shy of 60 % of voting shareholders registered against votes at the Company's heated AGM.

The Board recommends a vote AGAINST a stockholder proposal seeking to have us adopt a policy requiring that senior executives retain a significant percentage of stock acquired through equity pay programs until reaching retirement age because our existing stock ownership guidelines and other compensation policies already effectively facilitate significant stock ownership by our executives, and establishing holding requirements based on a particular retirement age would not be in the best interests of our stockholders.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposals.

Ninety - seven per cent of proxies received in advance of Thursday's meeting, which represent a majority of eligible votes, voted against the proposal, he said.

On Friday, delegates voted 355 to 477 against the proposal, in what is likely a preview of any vote taken on biblical sexuality.

In March last year in a non-binding referendum, residents voted against a $ 15 million proposal to build an outdoor aquatic center and recreation center on the sitIn March last year in a non-binding referendum, residents voted against a $ 15 million proposal to build an outdoor aquatic center and recreation center on the sitin a non-binding referendum, residents voted against a $ 15 million proposal to build an outdoor aquatic center and recreation center on the site.

* A proposal to weaken protections against aquatic invaders, like zebra mussels, in the Great Lakes and across the country failed in a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate, despite pressure from shipping industry interests that argued to repeal the regulations.

There were no votes on the panel - or in the audience against this proposal.

His unsuccessful bid in 2014 to strengthen significantly the Government's recall proposals won the support of almost half of Conservative MPs in a free vote but fell well short of getting through thanks to a strong Labour turnout against his amendment.

«Most defence committee members probably intend to vote for such airstrikes, but I shall vote against airstrikes, in the absence of credible ground forces, as ineffective and potentially dangerous, just as I voted against the proposal to bomb Assad in 2013.»

Fourteen Conservative MPs voted against David Cameron's proposals on press regulation earlier this evening - or, rather, against the amendments to the Crime and Courts Bill which set out proposals for exemplary damages in relation to newspapers and websites that refuse to be regulated by the new regulator.

Lawmakers in Poland have overwhelmingly voted against any discussion on a proposal to provide for civil partnerships... Read

Subeck, in an email sent to all Assembly Democrats obtained by the AP, accused Barca of failing «on all accounts» to differentiate his views on Foxconn from those of the rest of Democrats who voted against the proposal.

The budget passed along party lines in the House, with four Republicans voting against the proposal and 189 Democrats casting no votes.

On average, turnout levels were almost four percent higher in the constituencies that supported the referendum proposal (64.37 %) than it was in the constituencies that voted against this (60.48 %).

BROWNSVILLE — Elected officials and Brooklyn neighbors impacted by the city's previous rezoning plans showed up in full force Monday night, urging residents to vote against Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposal to rezone East New York.

At the November 30 meeting, all 10 community board chairs in attendance, in addition to Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Councilmember Rosie Méndez, voted against de Blasio's proposals.

A polarized US Senate voted against expanding background checks for more gun purchases, rejecting the proposal a day after the latest mass shooting left 14 people dead in California.

He added: «This treaty was negotiated in secret and granted only cursory scrutiny in December 2003, where only the Liberal Democrats voted against the proposals.

It is now thought almost half of Tory backbenchers will vote against the proposals when the government pushes legislation through the Commons in the new year.

A proposal for an earlier bar - closing hour in Erie County failed today, with seven county legislators voting against the idea and only three supporting it.

At a community meeting last month in East New York, Assembly Member Charles Barron and City Council Member Inez Barron urged residents to vote against a proposal to rezone the neighborhood, according to DNAinfo.

In October, the board voted against the proposal because it foresaw difficulties reinforcing the structure of the building.

This would allow the Commons to characterise any Lords voting against the proposal as breaching the Salisbury Convention (whereby the Lords does not oppose later reading of bills passed by the Commons if the proposals were included in the manifesto).

In his first term, Martin called for fiscal conservatism on most issues that he dealt with, opposing a bill to increase the minimum wage and voting against Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget proposals in 2015 and 201In his first term, Martin called for fiscal conservatism on most issues that he dealt with, opposing a bill to increase the minimum wage and voting against Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget proposals in 2015 and 201in 2015 and 2016.

Invent some sort of fake quibble with the proposals that enables you to vote against them, despite supporting them, in order to inflict an embarassing defeat on the government.

The board, which plays an advisory role on land use and community policy issues in the city, unanimously voted against the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing and Zoning for Quality and Affordability proposals with the exception of City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito's office, which abstained from both votes.

Despite that vote, Hochul said she will campaign hard against the Ryan spending proposals, because business owners and farmers in her district «are not buying it that Paul Ryan has dressed things up a little differently this year on Medicare.»

But the proposal passed with ease the second time around compared to December's close vote, which was 18 in favor and 17 against with two abstentions.

«In these circumstances, it is right and proper that we assert the Scottish interest on fox hunting by voting with Labour against the Tories» proposals to relax the ban - in the process, reminding an arrogant UK government of just how slender their majority is - just as we will vote against the Tory welfare cuts next week, and appeal to Labour to join us.&raquIn these circumstances, it is right and proper that we assert the Scottish interest on fox hunting by voting with Labour against the Tories» proposals to relax the ban - in the process, reminding an arrogant UK government of just how slender their majority is - just as we will vote against the Tory welfare cuts next week, and appeal to Labour to join us.&raquin the process, reminding an arrogant UK government of just how slender their majority is - just as we will vote against the Tory welfare cuts next week, and appeal to Labour to join us.»

Against Casey E. Jordan, R - Clay Kevin A. Holmquist, R - Manlius Patrick Kilmartin, R - Onondaga Richard M. Lesniak, R - Lysander Robert D. Warner, R - Van Buren For Mark A. Stanczyk, D - Syracuse Thomas C. Buckel, Jr., D - Syracuse Abstain James A. Corbett, R - Geddes An Onondaga County Legislature committee voted 6 to 2 in favor of a sales tax redistribution proposal that would cut city sales tax revenues by more than 27 percent and immediately eliminate sharing tax money with the towns, villages and school.

The DOE's Panel for Educational Policy approved the proposal on Wednesday with eight members voting in favor and three against, according to DOE officials.

The first of these votes happened on 15 March in the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, where 13 member states endorsed the proposal for a moratorium, nine voted against, and five abstained.