11.   Four countries abstained.

12.   Israel and the United States cast the only no votes and five countries abstained.

13.   Sixteen countries abstained.

14.   Several European countries abstained from voting for a Mexican rescue package Wednesday at an executive board meeting of the IMF.

15.   Six countries abstained from the vote.

16.   Such a formula would make inspections nearly impossible because many small countries might abstain or fail to show up for a vote, Ledogar said.

17.   Ten countries abstained.

18.   The United States voted for it, and most Middle East countries abstained or voted against.

19.   Twelve countries abstained.