QUES: An amendment to remove the exemption for the state-sanctioned sites failed on a much closer 237-186 vote .

An amendment to remove such protections failed by a vote of 186 to 237 .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: Bad publicity has already weakened sales which are highly profitable for retailers .

Bad publicity surrounding warranties has already sent sales into decline .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: no

QUES: Second quarter sales came in at $ 645 million , up from $ 600 million the year before , AMD said .

Revenue in the second quarter ended June 29 was $ 645 million , up from $ 600 million a year ago .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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yes