By 492 votes to 391, the federation voted to maintain the status quo.

联盟以492票对391票投票决定维持现状。

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Antiwar people told them that the civil war was not about saving the unity of the federation, but about liberating black slaves.

反战人士对他们说，这场内战不是为了挽救联邦的统一，而是为了解放黑人奴隶。

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Singapore seceded from the Federation of Malaysia and became an independent sovereign state.

新加坡脱离马来西亚联邦成为一个独立的主权国家。

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Dan Stein, President of the Federation for American Immigration Reform.

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But many workers dismiss the federation as useless.

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The Federation of Thai Industries says the political conflict could cost the tourism industry more than $1 billion, after images of deadly clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces were flashed across the world.

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The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry reports exports to China fell almost 26% in Q1.

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Last week the Federation of European Employers questioned whether restrictions on bankers' pay exceeded EU powers.

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But the federation has subsequently failed to broker a deal on further disciplinary measures.

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