silent vote

noun

1. the vote of persons who have not previously expressed or made evident a preference.

Word History and Origins

Origin of silent vote¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

The "silent vote" is the term applied to the votes cast in the election but not on the amendment and which are counted against it.

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The attempt to hold back the returns and to get a new ruling on the meaning of the so-called "silent vote" are matters of history.

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But his "sincere and silent vote" was not valuable enough to command a high price from his patrons.

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As a Representative from Maryland, he said, he could not on this occasion be contented to give a silent vote.

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It would be very convenient to me to give a silent vote with him.

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