32 Sentences With "refusal to vote" | Random Sentence Generator

Eventually Lily gave up, though, remembering the immovability behind her dad's refusal to vote for her.

Richard Shelby's refusal to vote for Moore as an indication of how other Republicans should approach the impending election.

There were things about him not to like, chief among them his constitutionally based refusal to vote for the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

"I'm frustrated and outraged by being constantly attacked by older feminists for my refusal to vote according to my gender," a college sophomore told CNN.

Some members of the G.O.P. rank and file have expressed clear disgust for Trump, and the Bushes have announced their refusal to vote at all.

The Kentucky Republican was steadfast in his refusal to vote for a bill that preserved Obamacare's framework, further complicating the GOP's already-tight path toward 50 votes.

He cited the Democrats' refusal to vote to launch the process on the floor — a step that preceded the impeachment investigations into former Presidents Nixon and Clinton.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) called the House's refusal to vote to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen a "disappointment" that highlights the different standards Washington elites are held to.

But these women are standing for all women — and men — in their refusal to vote for a repeal of the ACA that would strip healthcare coverage from 32 million people.

In June, following a shooting massacre in an Orlando nightclub, House Democrats took the remarkable step of seizing the chamber floor to protest the Republicans' refusal to vote on reform bills.

And Collins's bluntness, and her willingness to state her refusal to vote for Trump in clear terms, might open the door for other members of the Senate GOP caucus to do the same.

Washington (CNN)Democrats on Wednesday evoked Republicans' refusal to vote on President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee in 2016 in response to Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement announcement ahead of midterm elections next fall.

"I have come to the conclusion that there will be no fair trial in the Senate," Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said on Friday in explaining her refusal to vote to hear from any witnesses.

Dan Donovan -- a Republican running for re-election in New York against his predecessor, Michael Grimm -- last week despite Donovan's refusal to vote for two of Trump's top legislative priorities: Obamacare repeal and the tax bill.

"As a young woman who supports Bernie Sanders, I'm frustrated and outraged by being constantly attacked by older feminists for my refusal to vote according to my gender," said Ariana Javidi, a sophomore studying human rights, economics and gender studies at the University of Connecticut.

On Sunday morning, the president tweeted pointedly that the House Freedom Caucus, along with the Club for Growth and Heritage Action for America, "saved" Planned Parenthood and ObamaCare, implying that their refusal to vote had helped perpetuate the healthcare policy they promised to dismantle.

Had he nominated either Watford (who is African American) or Srinivasan (who would be the first Asian American Justice and who was confirmed 97 to 0 only three years ago), Republicans would have had a much harder time defending a refusal to vote or a vote against the nominee.

This was unnecessary because there were ample opportunities to juggle the results of elections. According to official figures 99.9% of voters voted for the Communists. The Communists considered a refusal to vote to be a protest against the government. Meetings of the Supreme Soviet of Russia turned into performances for the expression of approval for actions of the government.

On Day 28, Callum & Ryan refused to vote. As voting is mandatory, Brendan had to automatically present the couple with a red card. Larissa & Paige had already voted for Callum & Ryan before their refusal to vote, which therefore became void. Alternatively, each couple was given a chance to discuss the couple that they wanted to vote for following Callum & Ryan's removal.

That new loyal government was led by Isaac Murphy. Murphy had gained fame, and no small degree of hatred, by his firm refusal to vote for secession during the state secession convention. In early 1864 a convention was held in Little Rock to draft a unionist state constitution. On March 14 the document was approved by the available voters; Isaac Murphy was shortly thereafter elected governor.

In December 1915 and March 1916, eighteen Social Democratic representatives, the Haase-Ledebour Group, voted against war credits and were expelled from the Social Democratic Party. Liebknecht wrote Revolutionary Socialism in Germany in 1916, arguing that this group was not a revolutionary socialist group despite their refusal to vote for war credits, further defining in his view what was meant by a revolutionary socialist.Liebknecht, Karl (1916). "Revolutionary Socialism in Germany".

Johnsen's nomination was withdrawn on April 9, 2010. In a statement, Johnsen mentioned that the delays and strong political opposition had threatened her ability to restore the non-partisanship and efficiency of the Office of Legal Counsel. In January 2017, in an article for Slate.com, Johnsen described the "personal toll" of the Senate's refusal to vote on her nomination to head the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel in 2009 and 2010.

In 1950 he was defeated by the Democrat James Donovan for his House seat, after a particularly vociferous campaign against the congressman because of his refusal to vote for American participation in the Korean War. In that election, Donovan had the broad-based popular support of the Democratic, Republican, and Liberal parties. The passage of the Wilson Pakula Act in 1947 also played some part in Marcantonio's defeat. The law prevented candidates from running in the primaries of parties with which they were not affiliated.

Hobhouse became Chief Secretary for Ireland in March 1833. He had only held this post for a few weeks when, in consequence of his refusal to vote with the government against the abolition of the Doors and Windows Tax, he resigned both his office and his seat in parliament. At the subsequent election he was defeated. Hobhouse joined the cabinet as First Commissioner of Woods and Forests when Lord Melbourne became Prime Minister in July 1834, and about the same time Hobhouse was returned at a by-election as one of the members for Nottingham.

He also was largely instrumental for the Electric Execution Bill to be passed and enacted. In 1891, he was appointed Chancellor of Union College, and the College awarded him the honorary degree of LL.D.. In the session of 1892, he made a strong but unsuccessful fight against the re-apportionment of the state, and for his refusal to vote on an enumeration bill (voting reapportionment) he and two other senators were declared guilty of contempt by Lt. Gov. William F. Sheehan and their names taken from the roll.

He secured the enactment of the bill preventing the sale of liquor in quantities of five gallons or more in towns having no license. In 1891, he was Chairman of the Committee on General Laws and made interesting investigations into the subject of electricity for lighting and power. In the session of 1892, when Republican leader, he made a strong but unsuccessful fight against the re-apportionment of the state, and for his refusal to vote on an enumeration bill he and two other senators were declared guilty of contempt by Lt. Gov. William F. Sheehan and their names taken from the roll.

In 2002, the SUNY Board of Trustees approved a mission change, changing the name to SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Donovan was the primary force to eliminate or reduce abortions in New York State. It was a battle that he fought from the time that abortion became legal in 1970 until his death 20 years later. It led to Gannett News Service describing him as “having the ingredient it takes to make a great legislator – courage.” That description resulted in part from his refusal to vote on a bill establishing abortion regulations. When the Senate majority leader threatened to hold him in contempt of the Senate, Donovan said, “So be it.

From 1880 on, he was a trustee of the Binghamton State Asylum He was a Republican member of the New York State Senate from 1890 to 1895, sitting in the 113th, 114th, 115th, 116th (all four 24th D.), 117th and 118th New York State Legislatures (both 25th D.); and was President pro tempore in 1895. In the session of 1892, when Republican leader, he made a strong but unsuccessful fight against the re- apportionment of the state, and for his refusal to vote on an enumeration bill (voting reapportionment) he and two other senators were declared guilty of contempt by Lt. Gov. William F. Sheehan and their names taken from the roll. But they were supported by the judiciary committee in their position, were purged of contempt and their names restored.

424-426 The German Internationale groups draft, which also dealt with the ISB question, likewise blamed the war on imperialism and listed the various ways the war had immersirated the German proletariat. It set out a program of practical action against the war and the pro-war socialist parties that included refusal to vote for war credits, war tax resistance and the utilization of every organizational and parliamentary opportunity to harass and criticize the pro-war majority socialists and government in order to arouse the masses to action. It also encouraged particular attention toward propaganda among women, youth and the unemployed, who were particularly affected or radicalized by the war. The draft resolution also took a very firm line against the official party and unions, urging a clear socialist reformation from below to restore the party to its original principles and the party bureaucracy replaced by functionaries responsible to the membership.

Beaman was elected as a member of the States of Alderney in December 2008 after a controversial election in which he gained the same number of votes (294) as Don Oakden, who was not elected. This was the first tie in the island’s electoral history, and was resolved by the returning officer picking Beaman’s name from a ballot box, which led to his selection as the fifth member.The Alderney Journal- ‘Allen tops Poll on Dramatic Election Night’ Beaman was announced as States Representative for Tourism on 18 February 2009. In his acceptance interview he declared an awareness of the island’s shortcomings as a tourist destination and pledged to work with local groups to improve the island’s standing. He also drew attention for his refusal to vote for an increase in pay for States Members‘Pay issue splits candidates for Alderney States’ and for being the only States Member to vote against the setting-up of a housing association.

Its gradual abandonment was due first to the difficulty of securing representatives in the early parliaments. Men of business were unwilling to detach themselves from their affairs, as travel was slow and dangerous; in addition to the perils of the journey there was the almost certain knowledge that a safe return from parliament would be followed by the ill-will of the member's neighbours, for every meeting of parliament was but a device on the part of the sovereign for inflicting some new form of taxation, and a refusal to vote such taxation was but to incur the royal displeasure. The towns themselves were equally disinclined to bear the burden of their members maintenance. In the United Kingdom, the House of Commons had on various occasions carried resolutions in favour of the principle, more especially on the 24 March 1893 (by 276 votes to 229), and on 22 March 1895 (by 176 to 158).

UNITED STATES, Findlaw Cases and Codes Lyman Trumbull of Illinois, one of the 10 Republican senators whose refusal to vote for conviction prevented Johnson's removal from office, noted, in the speech he gave explaining his vote for acquittal, that had Johnson been convicted, the main source of the president's political power—the freedom to disagree with the Congress without consequences—would have been destroyed, and the Constitution's system of checks and balances along with it:White, Horace. The Life of Lyman Trumble. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1913, p. 319. > Once set the example of impeaching a President for what, when the excitement > of the hour shall have subsided, will be regarded as insufficient causes, as > several of those now alleged against the President were decided to be by the > House of Representatives only a few months since, and no future President > will be safe who happens to differ with a majority of the House and two > thirds of the Senate on any measure deemed by them important, particularly > if of a political character.

Eventually Lily gave up, though, remembering the immovability behind her dad's refusal to vote for her. from Buzzfeed News
Richard Shelby's refusal to vote for Moore as an indication of how other Republicans should approach the impending election. from CNN
There were things about him not to like, chief among them his constitutionally based refusal to vote for the 1964 Civil Rights Act. from New Yorker
"I'm frustrated and outraged by being constantly attacked by older feminists for my refusal to vote according to my gender," a college sophomore told CNN. from The New York Times
Some members of the G.O.P. rank and file have expressed clear disgust for Trump, and the Bushes have announced their refusal to vote at all. from New Yorker
The Kentucky Republican was steadfast in his refusal to vote for a bill that preserved Obamacare's framework, further complicating the GOP's already-tight path toward 50 votes. from Politico
He cited the Democrats' refusal to vote to launch the process on the floor — a step that preceded the impeachment investigations into former Presidents Nixon and Clinton. from The Hill
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) called the House's refusal to vote to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen a "disappointment" that highlights the different standards Washington elites are held to. from The Hill
But these women are standing for all women — and men — in their refusal to vote for a repeal of the ACA that would strip healthcare coverage from 32 million people. from The Hill
In June, following a shooting massacre in an Orlando nightclub, House Democrats took the remarkable step of seizing the chamber floor to protest the Republicans' refusal to vote on reform bills. from The Hill
And Collins's bluntness, and her willingness to state her refusal to vote for Trump in clear terms, might open the door for other members of the Senate GOP caucus to do the same. from Vox
Washington (CNN)Democrats on Wednesday evoked Republicans' refusal to vote on President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee in 2016 in response to Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement announcement ahead of midterm elections next fall. from CNN
"I have come to the conclusion that there will be no fair trial in the Senate," Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said on Friday in explaining her refusal to vote to hear from any witnesses. from The New York Times
Dan Donovan -- a Republican running for re-election in New York against his predecessor, Michael Grimm -- last week despite Donovan's refusal to vote for two of Trump's top legislative priorities: Obamacare repeal and the tax bill. from CNN
"As a young woman who supports Bernie Sanders, I'm frustrated and outraged by being constantly attacked by older feminists for my refusal to vote according to my gender," said Ariana Javidi, a sophomore studying human rights, economics and gender studies at the University of Connecticut. from CNN
On Sunday morning, the president tweeted pointedly that the House Freedom Caucus, along with the Club for Growth and Heritage Action for America, "saved" Planned Parenthood and ObamaCare, implying that their refusal to vote had helped perpetuate the healthcare policy they promised to dismantle. from The Hill
Had he nominated either Watford (who is African American) or Srinivasan (who would be the first Asian American Justice and who was confirmed 97 to 0 only three years ago), Republicans would have had a much harder time defending a refusal to vote or a vote against the nominee. from CNN
This was unnecessary because there were ample opportunities to juggle the results of elections. According to official figures 99.9% of voters voted for the Communists. The Communists considered a refusal to vote to be a protest against the government. Meetings of the Supreme Soviet of Russia turned into performances for the expression of approval for actions of the government.
On Day 28, Callum & Ryan refused to vote. As voting is mandatory, Brendan had to automatically present the couple with a red card. Larissa & Paige had already voted for Callum & Ryan before their refusal to vote, which therefore became void. Alternatively, each couple was given a chance to discuss the couple that they wanted to vote for following Callum & Ryan's removal.
That new loyal government was led by Isaac Murphy. Murphy had gained fame, and no small degree of hatred, by his firm refusal to vote for secession during the state secession convention. In early 1864 a convention was held in Little Rock to draft a unionist state constitution. On March 14 the document was approved by the available voters; Isaac Murphy was shortly thereafter elected governor.
In December 1915 and March 1916, eighteen Social Democratic representatives, the Haase-Ledebour Group, voted against war credits and were expelled from the Social Democratic Party. Liebknecht wrote Revolutionary Socialism in Germany in 1916, arguing that this group was not a revolutionary socialist group despite their refusal to vote for war credits, further defining in his view what was meant by a revolutionary socialist.Liebknecht, Karl (1916). "Revolutionary Socialism in Germany".
Johnsen's nomination was withdrawn on April 9, 2010. In a statement, Johnsen mentioned that the delays and strong political opposition had threatened her ability to restore the non-partisanship and efficiency of the Office of Legal Counsel. In January 2017, in an article for Slate.com, Johnsen described the "personal toll" of the Senate's refusal to vote on her nomination to head the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel in 2009 and 2010.
In 1950 he was defeated by the Democrat James Donovan for his House seat, after a particularly vociferous campaign against the congressman because of his refusal to vote for American participation in the Korean War. In that election, Donovan had the broad-based popular support of the Democratic, Republican, and Liberal parties. The passage of the Wilson Pakula Act in 1947 also played some part in Marcantonio's defeat. The law prevented candidates from running in the primaries of parties with which they were not affiliated.
Hobhouse became Chief Secretary for Ireland in March 1833. He had only held this post for a few weeks when, in consequence of his refusal to vote with the government against the abolition of the Doors and Windows Tax, he resigned both his office and his seat in parliament. At the subsequent election he was defeated. Hobhouse joined the cabinet as First Commissioner of Woods and Forests when Lord Melbourne became Prime Minister in July 1834, and about the same time Hobhouse was returned at a by-election as one of the members for Nottingham.
He also was largely instrumental for the Electric Execution Bill to be passed and enacted. In 1891, he was appointed Chancellor of Union College, and the College awarded him the honorary degree of LL.D.. In the session of 1892, he made a strong but unsuccessful fight against the re-apportionment of the state, and for his refusal to vote on an enumeration bill (voting reapportionment) he and two other senators were declared guilty of contempt by Lt. Gov. William F. Sheehan and their names taken from the roll.
He secured the enactment of the bill preventing the sale of liquor in quantities of five gallons or more in towns having no license. In 1891, he was Chairman of the Committee on General Laws and made interesting investigations into the subject of electricity for lighting and power. In the session of 1892, when Republican leader, he made a strong but unsuccessful fight against the re-apportionment of the state, and for his refusal to vote on an enumeration bill he and two other senators were declared guilty of contempt by Lt. Gov. William F. Sheehan and their names taken from the roll.
In 2002, the SUNY Board of Trustees approved a mission change, changing the name to SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Donovan was the primary force to eliminate or reduce abortions in New York State. It was a battle that he fought from the time that abortion became legal in 1970 until his death 20 years later. It led to Gannett News Service describing him as “having the ingredient it takes to make a great legislator – courage.” That description resulted in part from his refusal to vote on a bill establishing abortion regulations. When the Senate majority leader threatened to hold him in contempt of the Senate, Donovan said, “So be it.
From 1880 on, he was a trustee of the Binghamton State Asylum He was a Republican member of the New York State Senate from 1890 to 1895, sitting in the 113th, 114th, 115th, 116th (all four 24th D.), 117th and 118th New York State Legislatures (both 25th D.); and was President pro tempore in 1895. In the session of 1892, when Republican leader, he made a strong but unsuccessful fight against the re- apportionment of the state, and for his refusal to vote on an enumeration bill (voting reapportionment) he and two other senators were declared guilty of contempt by Lt. Gov. William F. Sheehan and their names taken from the roll. But they were supported by the judiciary committee in their position, were purged of contempt and their names restored.
424-426 The German Internationale groups draft, which also dealt with the ISB question, likewise blamed the war on imperialism and listed the various ways the war had immersirated the German proletariat. It set out a program of practical action against the war and the pro-war socialist parties that included refusal to vote for war credits, war tax resistance and the utilization of every organizational and parliamentary opportunity to harass and criticize the pro-war majority socialists and government in order to arouse the masses to action. It also encouraged particular attention toward propaganda among women, youth and the unemployed, who were particularly affected or radicalized by the war. The draft resolution also took a very firm line against the official party and unions, urging a clear socialist reformation from below to restore the party to its original principles and the party bureaucracy replaced by functionaries responsible to the membership.
Beaman was elected as a member of the States of Alderney in December 2008 after a controversial election in which he gained the same number of votes (294) as Don Oakden, who was not elected. This was the first tie in the island’s electoral history, and was resolved by the returning officer picking Beaman’s name from a ballot box, which led to his selection as the fifth member.The Alderney Journal- ‘Allen tops Poll on Dramatic Election Night’ Beaman was announced as States Representative for Tourism on 18 February 2009. In his acceptance interview he declared an awareness of the island’s shortcomings as a tourist destination and pledged to work with local groups to improve the island’s standing. He also drew attention for his refusal to vote for an increase in pay for States Members‘Pay issue splits candidates for Alderney States’ and for being the only States Member to vote against the setting-up of a housing association.
Its gradual abandonment was due first to the difficulty of securing representatives in the early parliaments. Men of business were unwilling to detach themselves from their affairs, as travel was slow and dangerous; in addition to the perils of the journey there was the almost certain knowledge that a safe return from parliament would be followed by the ill-will of the member's neighbours, for every meeting of parliament was but a device on the part of the sovereign for inflicting some new form of taxation, and a refusal to vote such taxation was but to incur the royal displeasure. The towns themselves were equally disinclined to bear the burden of their members maintenance. In the United Kingdom, the House of Commons had on various occasions carried resolutions in favour of the principle, more especially on the 24 March 1893 (by 276 votes to 229), and on 22 March 1895 (by 176 to 158).
UNITED STATES, Findlaw Cases and Codes Lyman Trumbull of Illinois, one of the 10 Republican senators whose refusal to vote for conviction prevented Johnson's removal from office, noted, in the speech he gave explaining his vote for acquittal, that had Johnson been convicted, the main source of the president's political power—the freedom to disagree with the Congress without consequences—would have been destroyed, and the Constitution's system of checks and balances along with it:White, Horace. The Life of Lyman Trumble. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1913, p. 319. > Once set the example of impeaching a President for what, when the excitement > of the hour shall have subsided, will be regarded as insufficient causes, as > several of those now alleged against the President were decided to be by the > House of Representatives only a few months since, and no future President > will be safe who happens to differ with a majority of the House and two > thirds of the Senate on any measure deemed by them important, particularly > if of a political character.