abstention

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With the exception of China’s abstention, it was voted in favor by the majority of member states, and had the backing of humanitarian agencies and the U.N. secretary-general.

From Washington Times

In a test of the EU’s global climate credentials, the legislature supported the European Commission plan in a razor-thin 324-312 vote with 12 abstentions.

From Seattle Times

The amendments were approved in parliament on Friday in a 243-209 vote, with one abstention.

From Seattle Times

The resolution, an important response to appeals by their families and loved ones, was adopted by the 193-member world body on a vote of 83-11 with 62 abstentions.

From Seattle Times

Voting is not mandatory in Guatemala, and the abstention rate, which was nearly 40 percent in the last presidential election, in 2019, will be closely watched as a gauge of voter discontent.

From New York Times