1.   The United States is now considering whether to force a vote on the claim, which would normally be approved by consensus.

2.   Both documents were approved by consensus.

3.   Like all decisions at the Organization for Security and Cooperation summit here, the security document was approved by consensus.

4.   Like all decisions at the Organization for Security and Cooperation summit, the security document was approved by consensus.

5.   No sooner had the platform been approved by consensus than delegates lined up to officially object to various provisions.

6.   Such statements are approved by consensus without a formal vote and carry less diplomatic force.

7.   The U.N. motion was approved by consensus, after procedural bickering had delayed a vote Friday.