A vote, by the pure nature of the voting process, demonstrates explicit interest in whatever is voted upon.

But others say the close vote demonstrated a membership split over which course to pursue.

Ms. Barron said their votes demonstrated that the issue of gun control had become mainstream.

This week's vote demonstrates that America will be in China.

The vote was nonbinding, but demonstrated the tough opposition he is facing.

The commission's 3-to-2 vote on the matter demonstrated the contentiousness of cable price regulation.

Indeed the votes in both states demonstrate the complicated and difficult landscape politicians must walk when the subject is taxes.

Today's vote has demonstrated that Parliament is still unable to do so.

As the vote on the highway bill demonstrated, the Democrats in Congress have the clout to get what they want.