"The __ have it": "Motion carries" (4)
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I believe the answer is:
ayes
(Other definitions for ayes that I've seen before include "Votes of approval during 5 Down" , "Votes in favour" , "Affirmatives at sea" , "The yes votes at committee meeting" , "Nautical affirmatives" .)