yes vote
Ballot marking support
A yes vote is a vote in favor of a proposal, candidate, or measure.
In legislative bodies, yes votes are counted against no votes to determine whether motions pass: The bill passed with 52 yes votes.
In referendums, a yes vote supports the proposition on the ballot.
- affirmativeExpressing agreement or consent
- ayeAffirmative vote
- yeaFormal vote assenting
- show of handsVoting by lifting arms
- approveFormally accept or authorize
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- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
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Rejection in legislature
nay vote · rejection · thumbs down · disapproval · blackball
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Official refusal to approve
nay · filibuster · vote of no confidence · negative · obstruction
yes voteveto
Official refusal to approve
pocket veto · executive veto · presidential veto · line-item veto · rejection
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