But Meri 's support was not enough for the 68 needed for election and a third secret ballot will take place later in the day ( 1300 GMT ) , parliamentary officials said .
<response> But <person>Meri</person> 's support was not enough for the 68 needed for election and a third secret ballot will take place later in the day ( 1300 <misc>GMT</misc> ) , parliamentary officials said . </response>