text: or when the question was akin to an election, which was not the case. In 1989 a secret ballot had apparently been used to achieve the approval of a draft resolution concerning China; in 1990 the country concerned was apparently to be Iraq. What country would it be next year? The Sub Commission should not resort to such a procedure. Any attempt to flout the rules of procedure would rebound on it and discredit it in the eyes of its parent bodies. 78. Mr. JOINET explained that "duree necessaire" meant the duration of the session. As far as the need for general agreement was concerned, he pointed out that in only one instance did the rules of procedure indicate the specific number of votes needed for a draft resolution to be adopted -in rule 5 (iv) (b) (ii); in all other cases the general rule applied. 79. Mr. DESPOUY moved that, under rule 50 of the rules of procedure, the debate be closed. 80. The CHAIRMAN pointed out that, under rule 50, permission to speak on the motion to close the debate could be accorded only to two members opposing the closure. 81. Mrs. PALLEY said that she was opposed to closure because she had some comments to make on the legal aspects of the situation. 82. Mr. ALFONSO MARTINEZ said that he, too, was opposed that the Sub-Commission had already discussed the matter prevent it from doing so again in 1990, since there were members who were unaware of what had been said in 1989. the debate would be contrary to freedom of expression. vote be taken by roll call. to closure. The fact in 1989 did not a number of new Moreover, to close He requested that the E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.l8 page 12 83. A vote was taken by roll-call on the proposal by Mr. Despouy. 
analysis: This text appears to be a transcript of a meeting or session of a United Nations Sub-Commission, discussing the rules of procedure and the possibility of using a secret ballot to pass a draft resolution. The language used is formal and technical, indicating a focus on administrative or procedural matters rather than a specific policy or issue. There is no mention of economic development, natural resources, environment, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.