The 15-member Security Council voted 14-1 in favor of the resolution sponsored by the 10 elected members. Unlike the five permanent members, the elected members have no veto power. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-20 11:13:09">November 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM EST</time>

The 15-member Security Council voted 14-1 in favor of the resolution sponsored by the 10 elected members. Unlike the five permanent members, the elected members have no veto power.{ai:summary}<p>The UN Security Council voted 14-1 in favor of a resolution backed by the 10 elected members, highlighting the lack of veto power for these members compared to the five permanent ones. </p><p>This decision reflects the dynamics of international governance within the council. #foreignaffairs</p>

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