The motion was defeated, 273 to 48 of the Union members voting with the opposing side.

The motion was defeated, but the point had been made.

A motion to strike this trust fund was defeated by a vote of 13 to 7.

But the motions were defeated in a single 55-49 vote after several hours of debate.

Earlier in the day a motion of no confidence was defeated by one vote (69/70).

Only when the votes are cast is it clear whether faith's motion has been passed or defeated.

However this motion was defeated by 44 votes to 28.

The motion was defeated, despite the full support of the government.

The motion was put to the house but defeated on party lines.

The motion was defeated by a vote of 123 to 175.