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Prepositions before nouns

“Of vote” or “for vote”?

Vote commonly appears with for in expressions about support or purpose. Of vote is uncommon and usually part of a longer noun phrase such as result of the vote.

Quick answer

Which form is natural?

Vote for is the standard combination when talking about support in an election or decision. Of vote is generally not used directly after vote as a fixed phrase. Instead, English usually uses result of the vote or percentage of the vote.

She cast her vote for the proposal.
Most students voted for change.
The result of the votewas announced.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
vote for + person/idea

Showing support in an election or decision

Use vote for when supporting a candidate, proposal, or action.

They gave their vote for the new policy.
She decided to vote for the independent candidate.
2
vote on + topic

Talking about the subject of voting

Use on for the issue being decided.

The committee will hold a vote on the budget.
Parliament voted on the proposal.
3
result of the vote

Showing outcome or ownership

Use of after another noun such as result, outcome, or percentage.

The outcome of the votesurprised everyone.
They challenged the validity of the vote.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
vote for
She voted for the proposal.
Standard for supporting a person or idea.
of vote
The result of the vote was close.
Natural only when of connects another noun to vote.
vote on
Members voted on the amendment.
Used for the topic being decided.
vote against
Several members voted against the plan.
Used for opposition.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of vote” directly after vote

English does not normally use of immediately after vote as a fixed phrase.

✕ They discussed the vote of the candidate. ✓ They discussed the vote for the candidate.

Confusing support and topic

Use for for support and on for the issue.

✕ The senate voted for the bill yesterday. ✓ The senate voted on the bill yesterday.

Missing an article in noun phrases

Vote often needs an article when used as a countable noun.

✕ They held vote on the issue. ✓ They held a vote on the issue.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She gave her vote ___ the new mayor.
2. The committee held a vote ___ the proposal.
3. The result ___ the vote was announced later.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “vote for” correct?

Yes. It is the standard expression for supporting a candidate or idea.

Can “of vote” be correct?

Only in larger noun phrases such as result of the vote or percentage of the vote.

What is the difference between “vote for” and “vote on”?

Vote for shows support. Vote on introduces the issue being decided.

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