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Political strategy in a legislature
assembly's business. Abstentionism differs from an election boycott in that abstentionists participate in the election itself. Abstentionism has been used by
Abstentionism
Refusal to vote during an election
assemblies. Absenteeism Abstentionism Apolitical Criticisms of electoralism Diplomatic illness Election boycott Electoral abstention in France Non-politics
Abstention
Topics referred to by the same term
Abstention may also refer to: Abstentionism, standing for election to an assembly while boycotting the assembly itself Abstention doctrine, applied by a court
Abstention_(disambiguation)
Policy of avoiding statutory regulation
Legal abstentionism is a term used in labour law and industrial relations to refer to the policy of a government to not regulate labour markets through
Legal_abstentionism
Doctrine prevalent in the American judiciary
An abstention doctrine is any of several doctrines that a United States court may (or in some cases must) apply to refuse to hear a case if hearing the
Abstention_doctrine
1941 British operation in World War II
Operation Abstention (25–28 February 1941) was the code name of a British invasion of the Italian island of Kastelorizo (Castellorizo) off the Turkish
Operation_Abstention
abstention) quickly gave way to disenchantment, especially after the June Days uprising and the 45 centime tax [fr]. From the summer, abstentionism soared
Electoral abstention in France
Electoral_abstention_in_France
Paramilitary organisations in Ireland
(Ireland). The Provisional IRA (PIRA) broke from the OIRA in 1969 due to abstentionism and differing views on how to deal with the increasing violence in Northern
Irish_Republican_Army
Irish republican political party
party took its present form in 1986 following a split in Sinn Féin over abstentionism, and claims to be the legitimate continuation of the Sinn Féin party
Republican_Sinn_Féin
Irish republican politician (born 1948)
the Belfast West constituency, but followed the Sinn Féin policy of abstentionism in the UK Parliament. Adams became involved in Irish republicanism in
Gerry_Adams
1904 book by Arthur Griffith
more tightly held in the conqueror’s grasp. He advocated a policy of abstentionism from the institutions of the United Kingdom and a return to the Constitution
The_Resurrection_of_Hungary
Political party in Ireland
policy of abstention from the Dáil. At the 1983 Ard Fheis the constitution was amended to remove the ban on the discussion of abstentionism to allow Sinn
Sinn_Féin
Political position within Irish republicanism
Ireland. The concept shapes aspects of, but is not synonymous with, abstentionism. Republican legitimists adopt a traditional Irish republican analysis
Irish_republican_legitimism
deciding that not imbibing was wisest in the present circumstances ("abstentionism") or prohibiting all ordinary consumption of alcohol because it was
Christian_views_on_alcohol
Irish politician (born 1963)
Newry and Armagh from 2005 to 2015, observing the Sinn Fein policy of abstentionism. Murphy was born in Camlough, South Armagh and joined the Provisional
Conor_Murphy
Internet top-level domain
top level domain. The vote was nine in favor, four against, with three abstentions. ICM was expected to make over $200 million a year, with 3 to 5 million
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Northern Irish politician (born 1980)
his seat in Westminster, due to his party's longstanding policy of abstentionism. Finucane is the son of the Irish lawyer Pat Finucane, who was murdered
John_Finucane
Topics referred to by the same term
Republican Army, which emerged from a split in the Provisional IRA over abstentionism, active since 1986. Irish Republican Army, or Real Irish Republican
Irish Republican Army (disambiguation)
Irish_Republican_Army_(disambiguation)
Irish communist political party
The IRSP are not abstentionist in principle, but they would support abstentionism in certain situations for tactical reasons. The IRSP says it will consider
Irish Republican Socialist Party
Irish_Republican_Socialist_Party
Selection of António Guterres
the last round with 13 'encourage' votes, 0 'discourage' votes, and 2 abstentions. On 6 October 2016, the Security Council unanimously recommended Guterres
2016 United Nations Secretary-General selection
2016_United_Nations_Secretary-General_selection
Irish republican paramilitary group split from the Provisional IRA in 1986
Maguire's opinion in 1986: "abstentionism was a basic tenet of republicanism, a moral issue of principle. Abstentionism gave the movement legitimacy
Continuity Irish Republican Army
Continuity_Irish_Republican_Army
Vote cast in an election as a form of political protest
choose a candidate, or to protest. Unlike abstention elsewhere, blank votes are counted. Along with abstention, or not voting, protest voting is a sign
Protest_vote
compensatory list to ensure overall proportionality of results. Includes abstention and no answer responses "Elections | South African Government". www.gov
Next South African general election
Next_South_African_general_election
Irish republican (1896–1982)
Munster Republic Comhairle na dTeachtaí Irish republican legitimism Abstentionism Collaboration with the Abwehr The Emergency Plan Kathleen Haughey arms
Madge_Clifford
Fasting in Judaism
A ta'anit or taynis (Biblical Hebrew תַּעֲנִית taʿaniṯ or צוֹם ṣom) is a fast in Judaism in which one abstains from all food and drink, including water
Ta'anit
Global intergovernmental organization
under international status. The Partition plan passed 33–13 with 10 abstentions and one absent. The plan was accepted by the Jews and rejected by the
United_Nations
Election overseers in Israel
from the elections passed 26–3 with one abstention; that to disqualify UAL—Ta'al passed 21–3 with eight abstentions. The measure was proposed by the Yisrael
Central_Elections_Committee
Irish republican politician and IRA leader (1950–2017)
his resignation in 2013. Like all Sinn Féin MPs, McGuinness followed abstentionism in the Westminster Parliament. Working alongside US Special Envoy George
Martin_McGuinness
Subset consisting of more than half of the set's elements
16. In any situation which specifies such a requirement for a vote, an abstention would have the same effect as a "no" vote. Entire membership: all the
Majority
State government of Bavaria
Landtag on 31 October 2023, with 120 votes for, 76 votes against, and two abstentions. The Christian Social Union and Free Voters of Bavaria coalition has
Third_Söder_cabinet
Legal power of the five permanent UNSC member states to veto resolutions
any decision other than a "procedural" decision. A permanent member's abstention or absence does not count as a veto. A "procedural" decision (such as
United Nations Security Council veto power
United_Nations_Security_Council_veto_power
Declaration adopted in 2007 by the United Nations General Assembly
United Nations voted by a vast majority of 143 in favor (4 against, 11 abstentions, and 34 absent) to adopt the declaration. In May 2016, Canada officially
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Declaration_on_the_Rights_of_Indigenous_Peoples
American college football season
The 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season, part of college football in the United States, was organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season
2020–21_NCAA_Division_I_FCS_football_season
Irish republican politician and military leader (1932–2013)
be elected. He opposed the decision of the IRA and Sinn Féin to drop abstentionism and to recognise the Westminster parliament in London, the Stormont
Ruairí_Ó_Brádaigh
115 yes votes, 550 no votes, 26 abstentions, 12 invalid votes, second ballot: 123 yes votes, 549 no votes, 24 abstentions, 1 invalid vote, third ballot:
2017_German_federal_election
2022 resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
96 countries, and passed with 141 voting in favour, 5 against, and 35 abstentions. An emergency special session is an unscheduled meeting of the United
United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/1
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_ES-11/1
Irish criminal (born 1963)
Nicknamed "The Monk" by Irish Times journalist Harry McGee due to his abstention from drugs and alcohol, Hutch was the prime suspect for two of the biggest
Gerry_Hutch
Irish politician and republican (1892–1993)
Maguire's opinion in 1986, "abstentionism was a basic tenet of republicanism, a moral issue of principle. Abstentionism gave the movement legitimacy
Tom_Maguire
Part of the United Kingdom
December 2025. Murray, Sean (18 July 2018). "The row over Sinn Féin's abstentionism (and why its MPs won't be taking their seats anytime soon)". The Journal
Northern_Ireland
abandoning the policy of abstentionism and defence of nationalist areas. Traditional republicans and opponents of abstentionism formed the "Provisional"
History_of_Sinn_Féin
Elections to the Parliament of Singapore
General elections in Singapore General elections in Singapore must be held within three months after five years have elapsed from the date of the first
General elections in Singapore
General_elections_in_Singapore
German state election
held by the incoming coalition. He received 70 votes against and three abstentions. The AfD claimed to have voted for him on the third ballot, criticising
2023_Berlin_state_election
2009 murder case in the United Kingdom
and Republican Sinn Féin General The Troubles 1986 Sinn Féin Ardfheis Abstentionism Irish republican legitimatism Éire Nua Saoirse Irish Freedom Dissident
Murder_of_Stephen_Carroll
Italian political party
defections came when the deputy Andrea Mura was removed by the M5S for his abstentionism and later resigned from his duties, while the deputy Matteo Dall'Osso
Five_Star_Movement
decision made at the party's ard fheis in that year to end its policy of abstentionism and to allow elected Sinn Féin TDs take their seats in Dáil Éireann
List of political parties in the Republic of Ireland
List_of_political_parties_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
National election
of the vote, while Eugénio Tiny came last with 1.07% of the vote. The abstention rate was a record high of 58.57%, with 79.97% of the diaspora not voting
2026 São Toméan presidential election
2026_São_Toméan_presidential_election
political history Given that Sinn Féin members of Parliament (MPs) practise abstentionism and do not take their seats, while the Speaker and deputies do not vote
2015 United Kingdom general election
2015_United_Kingdom_general_election
President of France since 2017
with 66.1% of the vote to Marine Le Pen's 33.9%. The election had record abstention at 25.4%, and 8% of ballots were blank or spoiled. Macron resigned from
Emmanuel_Macron
President of France from 1871 to 1873
provinces of France by a vote of 7,386,000 yes, 1,560,000 no, and 1,894,000 abstentions. It also confirmed his unpopularity in Paris, which voted 184,000 no
Adolphe_Thiers
Irish republican women's paramilitary organisation
opposed the decision by the republican leadership to drop the policy of abstentionism; it aligned itself closely with Ruairí Ó Brádaigh's newly-formed party
Cumann_na_mBan
Irish politician (born 1967)
Belfast West from 2007 to 2012. In line with Sinn Féin's policy of abstentionism, he has not taken his seat in the House of Commons. At the local elections
Paul_Maskey
Federal Bundestag election regulation
automatically. German parliamentary election law does not have explicit abstention; a ballot paper without markings on it is considered a spoilt vote (separated
Electoral_system_of_Germany
Preference of known risks to unknown risks
explain incomplete contracts, volatility in stock markets, and selective abstention in elections (Ghirardato & Marinacci, 2001). The concept is expressed
Ambiguity_aversion
Irish politician and writer, founder of Sinn Féin (1871–1922)
Its first president was Edward Martyn. The fundamental principles of abstentionism on which Sinn Féin was founded were outlined in an article published
Arthur_Griffith
1988–1991 breakup of the sovereign state
debate, the 542-member Supreme Soviet passed the measure 254–85 (with 36 abstentions). The decision required a constitutional amendment, ratified by the full
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Dissolution_of_the_Soviet_Union
2014 annexation of Ukrainian territory
and subsequent status change invalid, by a vote of 100 to 11, with 58 abstentions and 24 absent. Crimea and Sevastopol switched to Moscow Time at 10 p
2014 Russian annexation of Crimea
2014_Russian_annexation_of_Crimea
seats in the United Kingdom House of Commons due to their policy of abstentionism. UUP MPs sat as members of the Conservative Party until 1972. Gains
Elections_in_Northern_Ireland
EU carbon tariff on carbon intensive products
passed by the European Parliament with 450 votes for, 115 against, and 55 abstentions and the Council of the EU with 24 countries in favour. It entered into
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
EU_Carbon_Border_Adjustment_Mechanism
was eventually adopted on 2 February, with 44 votes in favour and one abstention. The rouge-vert-noir ("red-green-black") flag, or "nationalist flag" is
Flag_of_Martinique
Irish far-left group
Classical radicalism Irish nationalism Republicanism Socialism Concepts Abstentionism Armalite and ballot box strategy Democratic Programme Dissident republican
Lasair_Dhearg
Flag that symbolises the Deaf community
was rejected with the following results: Yes: 32 votes. No: 20 votes. Abstention: 12. As the absolute majority in favour (33 votes) required to approve
Deaf_flag
Iranian military officer (born 1966)
Parliament on 20 August 2017, with 261 votes in favor, 10 against, 13 abstentions, and 4 invalid votes. He was the first Minister of Defense with an Artesh
Amir_Hatami
Multi-sport event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
bidding results City NOC Round 1 Result Doha Qatar 27 Doha awarded 2030 Asian Games Riyadh Saudi Arabia 10 Riyadh awarded 2034 Asian Games Abstentions 8
2034_Asian_Games
in April. Although the vote had a majority of 12 in favour with two abstentions, the U.S. voted against and therefore vetoed the measure. On 10 May 2024
International recognition of Palestine
International_recognition_of_Palestine
Upcoming World Expo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Expo 2030 bidding results: Candidates Nation Votes Riyadh Saudi Arabia 119 Busan South Korea 29 Rome Italy 17 None of bid 0 Abstention 17 Total 183
Expo_2030
1791 amendment limiting government restriction of civil liberties
often involves not only belief and profession but the performance of (or abstention from) physical acts: assembling with others for a worship service, participating
First Amendment to the United States Constitution
First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Northern Ireland political organisation
seats. In May 1950, the APL conference voted down a motion calling for abstentionism. Conlon died soon afterwards, creating a by-election in his seat of
Irish_Anti-Partition_League
Honorary position in the British parliament
Patrick's in Ireland. As a member of Sinn Féin, she followed a policy of abstentionism and chose not to take her seat, instead joining the new Dáil Éireann
Mother of the House (United Kingdom)
Mother_of_the_House_(United_Kingdom)
Federal law enforcement agency
deputies voted for the adoption of the law, 130 were against, there were no abstentions. It was originally planned that the new law would come into force in
Police_of_Russia
Queen of England from 1045 to 1066
Barlow, "the theory that Edward's childlessness was due to deliberate abstention from sexual relations lacks authority, plausibility and diagnostic value
Edith_of_Wessex
Chief deity of Roman state religion
with Apollo and as a god who must receive worship in order to obtain his abstention from harming men, along with Robigus and Averruncus. The ambivalence in
Jupiter_(god)
sponsors. The House version of the bill passed in a 284–9 vote without abstentions, while its Senate version was unanimously passed. President Duterte signed
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines
COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_Philippines
Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964
to lead the election campaign after receiving vague assurances about abstentionism from the party leaders who wished to contest. Nehru hoped to treat the
Jawaharlal_Nehru
2026 Clacton by-election. ^c In accordance with the party's policy of abstentionism, no elected Sinn Féin members of parliament have ever sat in the House
Leaders of political parties in the United Kingdom
Leaders_of_political_parties_in_the_United_Kingdom
Includes two deputy speakers Sinn Féin's seven MPs follow a policy of abstentionism. They do not swear into the House of Commons, and do not take part in
Next United Kingdom general election
Next_United_Kingdom_general_election
Indian election
Valid votes 36,845,373 99.89 Invalid votes 40,853 0.11 Votes cast / turnout 36,886,226 78.29 Abstentions 10,229,620 21.71 Registered voters 47,115,846
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
2011_Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly_election
Group of countries not in major power blocs
added as aims of the movement the peaceful resolution of disputes and the abstention from the big power military alliances and pacts. Another added aim was
Non-Aligned_Movement
Greek goddess of affection, friendship, and sex
feels hurt and offended by life-destroying offerings and demands the abstention from animal sacrifices. Zirlin, Harry (Summer 2008). "True Blue, pt. 2"
Philotes
Kosovan analyst and politician (born 1979)
Speaker of the Kosovo Assembly with 73 votes in favour, 30 against, and 3 abstentions. He succeeded Glauk Konjufca in this role. "Profile: Dimal Basha". Vetevendosje
Dimal_Basha
Inhabitants of Cuba and their descendants in the Cuban diaspora
practices, the use of amulets containing Quranic texts (tilas or resguardos), abstention from pork, and literacy in Arabic. Although the pressures of the slave
Cubans
Poll most votes, but less than half overall
(also a plurality) is the largest number of votes cast (disregarding abstentions) among alternatives. In many jurisdictions, a simple majority is a stronger
Plurality_(voting)
Anti-Treaty sub-group of the original IRA
class-based, rather than sectarian, action. In 1969 it proposed to end abstentionism, allowing elected Sinn Féin members to take their seats in Dáil Éireann
Irish Republican Army (1922–1969)
Irish_Republican_Army_(1922–1969)
Italian naval commando frogman unit of the Fascist era
Otranto² White¹ Cape Spartivento¹ Collar¹ 1941 Excess¹ Convoy AN 14¹ Genoa Abstention Souda Bay Matapan Tarigo² Crete² Substance¹ Grand Harbour Halberd¹ Duisburg²
Decima_Flottiglia_MAS
32nd government of the Italian Republic
the Chamber of Deputies, with 287 votes in favor, 220 against and 60 abstentions, and on 25 February in the Senate, with 141 votes in favor and 113 against
Fifth_Moro_government
Slang for sycophancy
called "No Simp September", similar to No Nut November (a month-long abstention from masturbation). Participation in "No Simp September" required posters
Simp
Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990
preceding day, narrowly surviving it with 27 "Ayes", 8 "Noes" and 16 abstentions. The PAP now commanded a single seat majority in the 51-seat assembly
Lee_Kuan_Yew
Former third-tier football league division in England
the existing clubs rejected the scheme by 26 votes to 12 (with two abstentions) in December 1911. All but six of the rejected clubs did eventually go
Football League Third Division
Football_League_Third_Division
culinaire du Québec 2018 "Gastronocracy" Jean-Louis Thémis Parti nul 2009 Abstentionism Renaud Blais Alliance pour la famille et les communautés 2022 Electoral
List of political parties in Quebec
List_of_political_parties_in_Quebec
this category. Mormons also have a strict law of chastity, requiring abstention from sexual relations outside heterosexual marriage and fidelity within
Role of Christianity in Western society
Role_of_Christianity_in_Western_society
24-pin USB connector system
Equipment Directive 2022/2380, with 602 votes in favor, 13 against and 8 abstentions. The regulation requires that all new mobile phones, tablets, cameras
USB-C
Italian politician (1895–1988)
resolution, voted at 2:00 on 25 July, passed by a vote of 19 to 8, with one abstention, effectively removing Mussolini from office. Those leading government
Dino_Grandi
Taoiseach (2020–2022, 2025–present)
Hildegarde Naughton v t e Fianna Fáil History History of Fianna Fáil Abstentionism Anglo-Irish Treaty Anti-Treaty Sinn Féin Arms Crisis Beef Tribunal Celtic
Micheál_Martin
to pass. This was not achieved, with 207 yes votes, 394 no votes, 116 abstentions, and 16 absent or not voting. Of those members who were present and voting
2025_German_federal_election
Congolese politician and independence leader (1925–1961)
delivered the government a vote of confidence, 49 to zero with seven abstentions. According to Article 51, Parliament was granted the "exclusive privilege"
Patrice_Lumumba
President of Paraguay since 2023
humanitarian truce in Gaza (which had two votes against and two Latin American abstentions)]. BBC News Mundo. 28 October 2023. "Paraguay vota en contra de un alto
Santiago_Peña
UNGA resolution adopted in 1975, revoked in 1991
and 32 abstentions. It was revoked by Resolution 46/86, adopted on 16 December 1991 with 111 votes in favour, 25 votes against, and 13 abstentions. The
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379
United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_3379
Irish socialist and republican political activist (born 1947)
Parliament. McAliskey broke with the traditional Irish republican policy of abstentionism and took her seat in Westminster. McAliskey's term as an MP began at
Bernadette_Devlin_McAliskey
Amount of total eligible voters who vote in an election
owing to obstacles to voting, though some of the practical reasons for abstention have more to do with rare, difficult to predict situations arising from
Voter_turnout
1960s–1998 conflict in Northern Ireland
and Republican Sinn Féin General The Troubles 1986 Sinn Féin Ardfheis Abstentionism Irish republican legitimatism Éire Nua Saoirse Irish Freedom Dissident
The_Troubles
Country in East Asia
October 1971, UN Resolution 2758 was adopted by 76 votes to 35 with 17 abstentions, recognizing the PRC as China's sole representative in the United Nations
Taiwan
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