The United States and the vast majority of European nations voted in favor. At the same time, international conventions by the U.N. and other world organizations serve as guides for countries to determine their legislation. Morocco was the only nation from the Middle East and North African region to support the reclassification. The United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom were among the countries that voted to approve the measure; countries including Russia, China, Brazil, and Japan voted against it. China, Pakistan and Russia were among the countries that were opposed to the reclassification.
The United States and the near majority of European nations voted against the guide to approve the measure.
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The United States and the near majority of European nations voted against the guide to approve the measure .
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