The party won 236 seats in recent national elections, but fell 20 short of a majority.

Although the party fell short of a clear majority, it was able to form the government with the support of 6 independents.

As both fell short of a majority, a second ballot was mandated.

The party fell short of an absolute majority, however.

Mr. Moore fell short of a majority and lost the general election.

But barring an electoral miracle, Labor is certain to fall well short of a parliamentary majority.

While he won the nomination, it was only by 5,000 votes, and he fell far short of a majority.

The conservatives won the most seats of any single party in the 2010 election, but fell short of an absolute majority.

It won the highest number of seats but fell short of a majority.

In 1990 he won a three-way race here, but fell short of a majority.