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confidence voteIn politics, a test of support for the government in the legislature. In political systems modelled on that of the UK, the survival of a government depends on assembly support. The opposition may move a vote of ‘no confidence’; if the vote is carried, it requires the government, by convention, to resign. In Germany, a ‘constructive vote of no confidence’ is held in which a majority of assembly members are required to vote positively in favour of an alternative executive leader (or chancellor). |
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| The Conservatives mused about further confidence votes and Martin faced pressure from within his party to hold off on the vote on same-sex "marriage. Westly's call for action responds to yesterday's no confidence vote and recognizes that shareholder concerns extend beyond Eisner's leadership. The trigger in the dispute, which led to a no confidence vote by faculty and staff last week, is anticipated budget cutbacks due to the state's fiscal crisis. |
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