The measure was eventually defeated at the polls by 60-40 percent.

A measure to give parents tax credits if they send children to private schools was defeated 2 to 1.

The measure was defeated by a vote of 78 to 62.

The measure was defeated by a margin of 71% to 29%.

The measure was defeated by a vote of 59 to 34.

Late Friday night, the measure was defeated, 403 to 3.

Under the rules of the Senate, a tie meant the measure was defeated.

The measure was defeated with 61% of the vote, but public debate over its management continued.

But even if the measure is defeated, paying for schools will never be the same.

On December 5, 2006 the measure was defeated by a 2-1 margin.