rtokens: The Security Council has to vote on a new secretary-general and then seek the endorsement of the 185-members General Assembly before December 31 when Boutros-Ghali 's term expires .
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tokens: The move by the African states means that the council could begin voting on candidates next week , a procedure that could either result in a decision or turn into a bitter fight with vetoes against each nominee .
ltokens: The United States on Nov. 19 vetoed his bid for re-election while the other 14 Security Council members supported him .