This passed first reading 82 to 36 votes in a conscience vote on 8 September 2010.

But he allowed what is called a conscience vote on the issue, which means that representatives are free to break from the party line.

The motion on the conscience vote was carried 208 votes to 184.

As a private member's bill, this will be a conscience vote.

The bill received a conscience vote at its first reading, but was defeated 84-34.

The bill received a conscience vote at its first reading in July 2009, and was defeated 84-34.

In the majority of cases, voting takes place along party lines, although there are occasional conscience votes.

Later, in 1977, he voted against abortion when the issue also came up as a conscience vote.

I cannot in good conscience vote for Obama again.

"I cannot in good conscience vote for someone who has taken our country in the wrong direction."