[SoldiersGirl]

Each Council member has one vote. Decisions on procedural matters are made by an affirmative vote of at least nine of the 15 members. Decisions onsubstantive matters require nine votes, including the concurring votes of all five permanent members. This is the rule of "great Power unanimity", often referred to as the "veto" power.

Got it now....out of the 9 votes needed to pass a resolution, 5 of them have to be from the permanent members.

all caught up now.

[retrokitten]

Okay, I am gone for the day... might be back later if I get a chance (that cats are starting to hold up little signs, "Please clean the house!" "Please feed us!"). If I don't get back, everyone have a great night!!

[rolling_stone]

What about abstentions...they are not vetoes..