1.   A resolution drawn up by African nations, condemning the violence and urging greater U.N. human rights efforts, was expected to be adopted by consensus.

2.   Because the protocol was adopted by consensus, Flor said it should definitely be adopted by the General Assembly this year.

3.   Diplomats were meeting late Wednesday to discuss the American draft and some suggested a version could be adopted by consensus in a matter of days.

4.   De Silguy said that the budget restrictions once there is a single currency would only be adopted by consensus and Germany will not be able to impose them.

5.   However, he said it had been adopted by consensus.

6.   Presidential statements are adopted by consensus and reflect the will of the council.

7.   Presidential statements are adopted by consensus and reflect council policy.

8.   Presidential statements are adopted by consensus and reflect the will of the council, but unlike resolutions they are not binding.

9.   Security Council statements are adopted by consensus and reflect council policy.

10.   Since the report has to be adopted by consensus, the United States is able to block being singled out.