The third Republic received its definite consecration by a majority of one vote.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
They begin to suspect they have got a talkative fellow, eager and ready to speak on every question; they dread that, and even if he be clever, they 'll vote him a bore!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
I immediately informed the Burghermeister of this, and have already received a vote of thanks from the administration of the poorhouse funds, which I would willingly have dispensed with.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse