Answer: avote

AnswerCrossword Clue
AVOTE"Let's take .."
AVOTEGive ... of confidence.
AVOTECast ....
AVOTE"... on th' tallysheet . . . ": Dunne
AVOTE"Let's take ..."
AVOTECast -- for
AVOTE..... of confidence
AVOTEGave ... of confidence (support)
AVOTETake ... (be democratic)