11.   The vote is not binding on Kinkel, and it was not clear whether he would abide by it.

12.   The vote was not binding because the legislature is only constitutionally entitled to pass a vote of no confidence against the premier.

13.   The vote is not binding, but the FDA usually follows the decisions of its panels.

14.   The vote was not binding.

15.   Those votes are not binding, however, if the Cabinet wins an overall vote of approval.

16.   Though the vote is not binding, President Bill Clinton has asked the U.S. Congress to give the results serious consideration.

17.   Those committee votes are not binding.

18.   But the no-confidence vote is not binding, since only the Russian president can decide to fire a minister.