Translations for „free vote“ in the English » German Dictionary

free ˈvote N Brit POL

free vote

freie Abstimmung (ohne Fraktionszwang)

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English

Let the elected representatives vote on the issue with a free vote according to conscience.

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In 1924, the government introduced legislation to replace prohibition with the government-owned and -operated liquor stores and heavily-regulated beer parlours, and subjected it to a free vote.

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It is no good saying -- as some will -- that this wasn't a "rebellion" because it was a free vote.

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He supported the ending of capital punishment on a free vote in 1956.

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However, not all deputies are elected by the free vote of the people secret and democratic voting.

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In 2013, before a free vote, she said marriage should be only between a man and woman.

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I think it would be very wise, if they've got any statescraft at all, if the leadership of the party gave people a free vote.

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On 2010, with the two main parties allowing their members a free vote, the ban was passed 68 to 55, with 9 abstentions.

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The bill was defeated in a free vote.

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In practice, the governor-general, chosen by free vote of sitting members of parliament, functions as a de facto non-executive president.

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