1.   Last month, shareholders approved a nonbinding measure opposed by management that calls for a majority of independent directors, among other things.

2.   Last month, the House endorsed a nonbinding measure instructing negotiators to include the provision in the final bill.

3.   The nonbinding measure passed unanimously, an indication of how exasperated Brazilians have become with what is seen as intransigence and politically motivated protectionism in the United States.

4.   The plan will be the basis for the budget resolution, a nonbinding measure that guides the appropriations and tax-writing committees in both chambers.

5.   China was indignant, saying the nonbinding measure inappropriately mixed politics with sports.

6.   Lott promised votes on Wednesday on two nonbinding measures involving plans to reduce juvenile crime.

7.   Senators passed the nonbinding measure after deciding not to vote on cutting off money for the deployment.

8.   That nonbinding measure said that instead of across-the-board cuts, Congress should close tax loopholes and find other unspecified savings to pay for spending.

9.   The proposal is for a nonbinding measure since the EU cannot impose judicial rules on its member nations.