In 1880, Ennis won the seat back by a one-vote majority of 163 to 162.

Democrats hold a one-vote majority in the 19-member Legislature.

Democrats hold only a bare one-vote majority in the Legislature.

Together they hold a one-vote majority that will determine whether the proposed tax cut wins in the committee.

Both parties agreed that Republicans should have a one-vote majority on committees.

With only a one-vote majority, Republicans will have to consider carefully their next move.

Democrats lost their one-vote majority two weeks ago when a member died.

By a one-vote majority, the group voted this week to advise members on the city's licensing board to abandon the idea.

Smith did come back to the party, and he has voted loyally when we had a one-vote majority.

"A one-vote majority either way would not be bad," he said.