rtokens: 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 .
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tokens: The United States on Nov. 19 vetoed his bid for re-election while the other 14 Security Council members supported him .
ltokens: His supporters said this meant he remained a candidate in case the race reached an impasse .