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Meanings of back the motion in English

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Usage of back the motion in English
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Centrist group Ciudadanos refused to back the motion because it wants early elections.
Reuters
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Asked about the potential vote, Corbyn told Marr he would probably back the motion.
The Guardian
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After urging MPs to back the motion, Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay, pictured, votes against it.
The Guardian
4
But Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said today he remains hopeful that China may back the motion.
News.com.au
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However, if three decide to back the motion of no confidence instead, the EFF will have successfully removed the mayor.
The South African
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It seems that a deal was struck as the Federal Executive has asked the DA Cape Town caucus to pull back the motion.
The South African
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At this stage, neither China nor the US have backed the motion.
Radio NZ
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Sinn Féin did not support the other parties and Independents who backed the motion.
The Irish Times
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However, while MPs backed the motion, many expressed concern that parliament was unable to force his attendance.
Reuters
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Delegates at the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (ASTI) conference in Sligo unanimously backed the motion.
The Irish Times
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The vote was called by new Prime Minister Theresa May, whose Conservative Party backed the motion, as did some Labour MPs.
Radio NZ
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All 179 deputies from the three-party coalition, including Nikolopoulos, backed the motion in the 300-seat parliament.
Reuters
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At least two members of Mr Kan's own Democratic Party backed the motion, while power broker and rival Ichiro Ozawa abstained from voting.
The Irish Times
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All 10 of the panel's Democrats voted no, but all 12 of the panel's Republicans backed the motion.
Reuters
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His attempt to reassert his authority paid off when all 101 coalition deputies backed the motion in the 200-seat parliament.
The Irish Times
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After a lengthy debate, during which most speakers backed the motion, 331 of the 350 delegates eligible to vote supported it.
The Irish Times
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