Examples of 'motion was defeated' in a sentence

Meaning of "motion was defeated"

motion was defeated: This phrase is used in situations where a proposal or idea presented for consideration or decision has been rejected or voted against in a formal setting such as a meeting or assembly

How to use "motion was defeated" in a sentence

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motion was defeated
The motion was defeated after a lengthy debate.
Our original motion was defeated.
The motion was defeated by a large majority.
The original motion was defeated.
This motion was defeated in favour of one for adult suffrage.
But today they no longer support it because their motion was defeated in committee.
That motion was defeated by the government.
Muthiah moved a no-confidence motion against the ministry but the motion was defeated.
The motion was defeated by one vote.
Connecticut Representative John A. Rockwell, a Whig, tried to table the bill, but his motion was defeated.
The motion was defeated on division.
However, that motion was defeated.
The motion was defeated when it failed to receive even one vote.
However, the motion was defeated in Sechelt.
The motion was defeated by the majority Liberals.

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Kamenev 's motion was defeated.
The motion was defeated and all Government Members of Parliament voted against this motion.
O'Higgins ' motion was defeated.
The motion was defeated but was an anticipation of Canadian confederation.
However, the motion was defeated and Missouri officially remained in the Union.
The motion was defeated by a vote of 9 against, 4 in favour with 2 abstentions.
This motion was defeated by the TTC board.
This motion was defeated by the majority Liberal members on the Committee.
The motion was defeated by a close vote, however.
His motion was defeated on a party-line vote.
The motion was defeated on a closed-door voice vote.

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