The vote tally was 434 ayes, 100 noes, and 46 abstentions. The final vote was 7,336,434 votes yes, 1,560,709 votes no, and 1,900,000 abstentions. Abstentions or blanks are excluded in calculating a majority vote. This resolution was passed by 29 votes to 12 votes with 6 abstentions. He was elected with no votes against and no abstentions. The motion was agreed to with 27 "Ayes", 8 "Noes" and 16 abstentions. Eleven nations voted against, with 58 abstentions. In a tense Parliament, Mazowiecki received 378 votes, with 4 against and 41 abstentions. The proposal was, however, rejected by 12 votes to 9 with 3 abstentions. Decisions require a simple majority with abstentions counted as not voting. Sturgeon received 66 votes, Davidson received 15 and there were 39 abstentions. This decision was made with 78 votes in favor and 8 abstentions. He received 2,952 for, one vote against, and three abstentions. Former Congressman John Sergeant of Pennsylvania was nominated with 64 votes to six abstentions. The decision was taken with 237 votes for and 31 against (43 abstentions).