vote down

verb

1. tr, adverb to decide against or defeat in a vote

   the bill was voted down

Idioms and Phrases

Defeat a candidate or measure, as in The new amendment was voted down by a narrow margin . This idiom was first recorded in 1642.

Example Sentences

If MPs vote down the government, the country would hold fresh elections within weeks, instead of the scheduled date in September.

From BBC

“It was voted down. So, for all intents and purposes, that’s it.”

From Los Angeles Times

She went on to blame Trump for persuading Republicans in Congress to vote down a border deal earlier this year, saying: "He preferred to run on a problem instead of fixing a problem."

From BBC

Boeing itself described the offer as "historic", but the deal was overwhelmingly voted down by employees.

From BBC

Both Ensemble and RN have vowed to vote down candidates from the NFP.

From BBC