The vote came after lobbying from activists who called a “no” vote and advocated  cutting 10% from the Boston Police Department budget to fund youth services, housing and social services as well as from city officials and nonprofits receiving city funding who argued for a “yes vote.”

Councilor Lydia Edwards, who voted “yes,” said she received calls from those urging “no” and “yes” votes on the budget, but cited pressure tactics from activists calling for a deeper cut to the police budget.

“I know that a lot of people are frustrated by the fact that this budget doesn’t answer the cry for systemic change,” Edwards said in a written statement sent to the news media.

Others who voted in favor of passing the budget cited calls from city workers who were told that the council’s refusal to pass the budget could lead to layoffs.

“Passing this budget is a message to those [advocating for change].