A majority of votes was in its favor, to show its confidence in its policy.

多数票对它有利，表示对其政策的信任。

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But its powers will be limited because it cannot control a majority of votes in the Commons.

但是它的权力受到限制，因为它在国会中不能控制多数票。

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The first would require would-be directors to win a majority of votes cast to secure seats on a board.

第一项是提名董事需要赢得多数票才能获得一个董事会席位。

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But he got a majority of votes in the electoral college.

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But Bush received the majority of votes in 22 of the state's 53 congressional districts.

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