In many instances the votes did not give any clear direction for the future of the program.

The combined vote for the two main opposition parties gave them 52 percent, the tally showed.

The public vote gave the song 10th place with 49 points but the jury only 13th place.

In Britain, such a vote would not have given the fascists power.

The extra vote would give the coalition time to lobby for amendments to some of the new rules.

For another, public votes could give campaign ammunition to future Republican opponents.

Just how much of a push Austin's vote will give to other groups remains to be seen.

The vote did, however, give rise to stiffer competition in the next election.

There is no question that their vote would have given Schuschnigg a victory.

Today's vote has given the go-ahead for the first example of European democratic participation.