1.   And since most people in Ireland expect the referendum to pass, there is a disincentive to vote at all, political analysts say.

2.   As Karen draws on her cigarette, she says she doubts the referendum will pass.

3.   A clear majority would be needed for a referendum to pass.

4.   But if the referendum passes, he said, he would consider selling the development rights.

5.   Even if the referendum passes as expected, it may not have a convincing Protestant majority, and dissenters can wreck the new assembly from the inside.

6.   Inside Marshall, the referendum passed in all but one precinct.

7.   Opinion polls suggest that the referendums will pass with healthy majorities.

8.   Polls suggest the referendum will pass easily both North and South, but the critical question is whether a majority of Protestants in Northern Ireland will vote yes.

9.   Polls suggest the referendum will pass easily.

10.   The referendum passed.