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On the division the Ayes were a hundred and sixty-five, the Noes a hundred and sixty-four.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829
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The Ayes were a hundred and sixty-two; the Noes a hundred and fifty-five.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829
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On the question that the bill should pass, the Ayes were a hundred and eighty-nine, the Noes a hundred and fifty-six.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829
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On the question that the bill should be committed, the Ayes were a hundred and eighty-six, the Noes a hundred and twenty-eight.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829
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Organizing for America's Push to Put "Ayes" on the Board | techPresident
Organizing for America's Push to Put "Ayes" on the Board Scola, Nancy 2009
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However, it is difficult for Republicans to use "present" votes in their campaign literature against Democrats from moderate and conservative districts (also see December 20, 2007 NY Times article: "It's Not Just 'Ayes' and 'Nays': Obama's Votes in Illinois Echo").
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"Ayes" to starboard, "Noes" to larboard (in the language of the sea),
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 29, 1891 Various
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A member who is present and fails to vote when the "Ayes" and "Noes" are taken, shall be entered on the journal as present and not announcing his vote; but no member who has an immediate, personal or pecuniary interest in the result of the question shall either vote or be counted upon it.
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"The 'Ayes' have it!" announced Harry, preparing to follow his chum.
Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol 1909
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Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet.
Under the Rebel's Reign Charles Neufeld 1901
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