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Examples
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The vote was 13-2, with Sen. Mark D. Obenshain R-Harrisonburg joining Petersen in voting "nay."
Virginia advocates for victims of childhood sexual assault blast Catholic Church for opposing bills Fredrick Kunkle 2011
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Smith's colleague Ricky Anderson, a laid-off CTA mechanic, said, "Most of all, we want the Republicans to stop saying 'nay.'"
Labor Activists Stage Pre-Rally For The Unemployed The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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Wonder how many more have gotten the memo to say "nay." doctorT
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The voting was similar, with 27 Republican lawmakers voting "nay."
House Extends Key Provisions of Patriot Act Danny Yadron 2011
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Oh, I think it was an act of courage for the 25 Democratic senators to vote "nay."
Obama Misses Vote On MoveOn -- Right After Voting On Boxer Measure 2009
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Oh, I think it was an act of courage for the 25 Democratic senators to vote "nay."
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Representative South told The New York Times that his decision came down to the wire and he only voted for gay marriage after 228 of his constituents encouraged him to do so, while only 198 wanted him to say "nay."
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Of course, he was hardly alone in this vote, as only Russ Feingold voted "nay."
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The truth is, however he has missed 59.2 percent of votes, more than any other senator, more even than Tim Johnson who was out 10 months, recovering from a near-fatal brain hemorrhage, of the bills and amendments John McCain did cast a vote on since 2002, every single one that was to better equip or serve the men and women heading into combat or to enhance veterans 'health and education benefits, John voted "nay."
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If the bill or amendment would have proved a benefit to those who serve or served, on EVERY ONE the response was "nay."
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