1.   Because Westminster retains responsibility for security, the vote was largely symbolic.

2.   But in times of tight elections these unsung regions become political hubs, and their votes are coveted prizes.

3.   I shall be in London, and my vote is in Taunton, a safe Tory seat.

4.   My effective vote could be my first preference vote, in which case all my other preferences are null and void.

5.   On Tuesday, it appeared that there might be enough votes to split the two issues.

6.   Such patterns have helped fuel questions in the black community about whether the vote was fair on Election Day.

7.   The players have voted in favor, but now the owners are fighting and the needed votes were not there Wednesday.

8.   The vote is a hopeful sign that attitudes in the church are changing.