vote of no confidence
noun phrase
: a formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
The chairman was forced to resign after a vote of no confidence by the board of trustees.
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Former Moscow Police Chief James Fry joins new force
Fry joined a Tri-Cities police department that has undergone some turmoil in the past year after the union gave Former West Richland Police Chief Thomas Grego and Mayor Brent Gerry a vote of no confidence.
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Cameron Probert, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
In June 2021, a majority of Hartford police officers voted to support a vote of no confidence in Thody, citing concerns over workloads and discipline.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
Senator Palpatine rises The Galactic Senate passes a vote of no confidence on the sitting chancellor Finis Valorum.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police will hold a vote of no confidence against Police Chief Johnny Jennings following reports of a settlement between Jennings and the city and allegations of unethical conduct at city hall.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
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Cameron Probert, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
In June 2021, a majority of Hartford police officers voted to support a vote of no confidence in Thody, citing concerns over workloads and discipline.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
Senator Palpatine rises The Galactic Senate passes a vote of no confidence on the sitting chancellor Finis Valorum.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police will hold a vote of no confidence against Police Chief Johnny Jennings following reports of a settlement between Jennings and the city and allegations of unethical conduct at city hall.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
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“Vote of no confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20no%20confidence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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