31. He paused and then added, " Except casting votes against resolutions condemning Israel ." 32. A tied vote was decided by the casting vote of the Labour Lord Mayor. 33. This effectively gave the Conservatives a majority due to the Lord Mayor's casting vote . 34. In some legislatures, a casting vote may be exercised however the presiding officer wishes. 35. He would preside over a panel to select judges and have the casting vote . 36. Some left before casting votes , citing physical disabilities or responsibilities to family or employer. 37. Viewers selected the winner, casting votes for their favorites by telephone or by mail. 38. The competition was held by casting votes online for cities around the United States. 39. Some just left, with only 80 senators casting votes Sunday. 40. Democrats nationwide were casting votes to " register their disapproval of a partisan impeachment process,"