71.   Russia, China, India, and countries with substantial Muslim populations supported the resolution.

72.   Some who supported the resolution say the church has been missing out on qualified leaders because of its divorce restrictions.

73.   Still, it has supported City Council resolutions calling for minority officers and more sensitivity training for the department.

74.   The administration, which decided against such a move last year, is now weighing whether to support a resolution.

75.   The assembly resolution was supported mostly by developing nations, including Arab states.

76.   The combination of the votes against the resolution with the abstentions meant two-thirds of the nations did not support the resolution.

77.   The EU has indicated it will support the resolution this time.

78.   The EU also pledged to work closely with Africa to support the resolution of conflicts there and to tackle poverty and disease.

79.   The official said the United States intends to support the resolution once questions about the cost and mandate are clarified.

80.   The resolution is also supported by Britain.