the ayes have it

the ayes have it

The majority has voted in favor (of something). Few were sure whether this controversial tax bill would be passed, but it looks like the ayes have it.
See also: aye, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the ayes have it

the affirmative votes are in the majority.
Aye is an archaic or dialect word meaning ‘yes’, now used in standard speech only when voting. Compare with the noes have it (at no).
2000 Guardian The arguments will continue. But we think the ‘ayes’ have it.
See also: aye, have
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • in favor of
  • in favor of (someone or something)
  • scratch (one's) back
  • scratch back
  • scratch someone's back
  • slant in favor of (someone or something)
  • find favor with
  • find favor with (one)
  • favor
  • decide in favor of
References in periodicals archive
And when the motion is carried, the Chair utters twice: 'The Ayes have it, the Ayes have it', meaning those saying 'Ayes' have won.
The 'Noes' also have it, sometimes though