USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Article 27 of the UN Charter, each member of the Security Council has one vote. Decisions on procedural matters require a minimum of nine ‘yes’ votes. Decisions of the Security Council on all other matters require a minimum of nine ‘yes’ votes including the concurring votes of the permanent members.

Detailed explanation-2: -Consensus Decision Making In simple terms, consensus refers to agreement on some decision by all members of a group, rather than a majority or a select group of representatives. The consensus process is what a group goes through to reach this agreement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Voting in the General Assembly on certain important questions-namely recommendations on peace and security; budgetary concerns; and the election, admission, suspension, or expulsion of members-is by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Voting in the General Assembly An analysis of General Assembly voting can be found in the Repertory of Practice of UN Organs by consulting the section relating to Article 18.