Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_256286_8 ( no_votes VARCHAR, description VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many data are there under NO vote with a description of $1500 tax exemption amendment?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(no_votes) FROM table_256286_8 WHERE description = "$1500 Tax Exemption Amendment"