Casting Vote (Noun)
Meaning
The deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a tie.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Speaker of the House reluctantly cast the casting vote to break the tie and pass the contentious bill.
- In the event of a tie, the chairperson has the authority to make a casting vote to decide the outcome.
- The mayor's casting vote was the deciding factor in the city council's decision to approve the new development project.
- After hours of debate, the committee chair cast the casting vote to break the deadlock and move the proposal forward.
- The casting vote by the presiding officer was met with both cheers and jeers from the crowd, reflecting the divisive nature of the issue.