The chairman, Wilson, overturned it by saying that although the proposal had been approved by a clear majority, the particular matter had strong opposition manifest itself (despite the lack of any actual votes against the proposal[15]) and that on this issue, a unanimous vote would be required.[16] French delegate Ferdinand Larnaude immediately stated that "a majority had voted for the amendment."[17] Meanwhile, the Japanese delegation wanted the transcript to show that a clear majority had been voted for the amendment.[17]