Their votes just carried him over the finishing line by 1.3 percentage points.

After substantial discussion, a vote to establish a separate organization carried.

The vote carried little weight at the time, not least because six republics did not take part.

The vote carried with a final count of 153 for and 152 against.

His father's not happy about it, but the vote carried.

These votes carry weight and may well influence future design trends.

"I can see that their votes would carry all the necessary weight."

I am very pleased that this vote has carried today.

Similarly, in a democracy each vote should carry equal weight.

The majority leader's vote carries a great deal of weight.