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Abstentions have steadily increased, from 8% in 1975 elections, mirroring growing disappointment in the country's political establishment.
Portugal Decisively Ends Leftist Rule Patricia Kowsmann 2011
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Abstentions (3): Maldives, Norway, and Switzerland.
David Isenberg: Sloppy Language and Human Rights David Isenberg 2010
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Abstentions (3): Maldives, Norway, and Switzerland.
David Isenberg: Sloppy Language and Human Rights David Isenberg 2010
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Abstentions have steadily increased, from 8% in 1975 elections, mirroring growing disappointment in the country's political establishment.
Portugal Decisively Ends Leftist Rule Patricia Kowsmann 2011
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Undertakes to respect the outcome of the referendum in Ireland. "was DEFEATED ... 129 in favour, 499 Against, 33 Abstentions" And as they say in the Eurovision Song Contest, these are the votes of the British jury (of MEPs) -
Archive 2008-02-01 Not a sheep 2008
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Undertakes to respect the outcome of the referendum in Ireland. the EU Parliament voted 129 in favour, 499 Against with 33 Abstentions.
What if the Irish vote no? Not a sheep 2008
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The final vote tally was Yea - 14, Nay - 20, 3 Abstentions, 2 Absentees.
Printing: New Jersey Marriage Inequality Vote: Who to Remove From Office 2010
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The final vote tally was Yea - 14, Nay - 20, 3 Abstentions, 2 Absentees.
OpEdNews - Diary: New Jersey Marriage Inequality Vote: Who to Remove From Office 2010
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Undertakes to respect the outcome of the referendum in Ireland. the EU Parliament voted 129 in favour, 499 Against with 33 Abstentions.
Archive 2008-06-01 Not a sheep 2008
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Yes: 177, No: 1, Abstentions: 1, Non-Voting: 13, Total voting membership: 192 2007
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