Indicates a decision made by majority in a group, often in a formal setting like organizations. She was voted onto the board after receiving the most votes from shareholders.
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Inclusion Outcome
The phrase implies that the person was previously not a member of the group they're being voted into. After the annual meeting, two new members were voted onto the committee.
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Power Transfer
Using 'vote onto' suggests the transfer of power or responsibility to the elected person. As the new captain, he was voted onto the leadership team by his teammates.