vote of no confidence; vote of censure
A formal resolution in a legislative body expressing loss of confidence in the cabinet or a minister. Common in parliamentary contexts.
野党は内閣不信任決議案を提出した。
The opposition party submitted a no-confidence motion against the cabinet.
不信任決議が可決されれば、内閣は総辞職しなければならない。
If a vote of no confidence is passed, the cabinet must resign en masse.