free vote

noun

1. a parliamentary division in which members are not constrained by a party whip

Example Sentences

MPs will get a free vote on Friday, meaning they can follow their conscience rather than party orders.

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Following debate of the bill, MPs will get a free vote, meaning they will not have to follow any party line.

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MPs are being granted a free vote, which means their parties are not telling them how to vote.

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A free vote is rare at Westminster, but even with one politicians can never detach themselves entirely from party politics.

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The debate highlights the peril for the government, even when it grants all its MPs, including ministers, a free vote on an issue.

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