vote of no confidence

noun phrase

: a formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body vote in order to indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
The chairwoman was forced to resign after a vote of no confidence by the board of trustees.

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In April, Local 64 cast a vote of no confidence in Fire Chief Dennis Rubin and former County Administrator David Johnston. — Sofi Zeman august 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 Chicago-Kent is also facing staffing reductions, according to a July 21 vote of no confidence resolution by the law school’s faculty that was obtained by the Tribune. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Citizens of Granbury presented a petition with over 800 signatures to Granbury City Council members Tuesday night, calling for a vote of no confidence to remove the city manager and city attorney. — Mary Ella Hastings updated July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 These elections can be enacted if enough members of a party lodge votes of no confidence in the leader. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vote of no confidence

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vote of no confidence was in 1835

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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 16 Aug. 2026.

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