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token vote

British

noun

a Parliamentary vote of money in which the amount quoted to aid discussion is not intended to be binding

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Four years ago, the company held a “Save Your Token” vote to determine which token would be replaced.

From Seattle Times

The courts may grant a token vote in sympathy, but otherwise expect Mrs. May to get her full-steam ahead in short order.

From New York Times

Paul was the only potential 2016 contender to get a token vote for Speaker.

From Time

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