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Which United Nations General Assembly decisions need a two-thirds majority?
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While decisions in the United Nations General Assembly are typically reached by a simple majority vote, a two-thirds majority is required for "important questions".12
According to the United Nations Charter, these important questions include:
- Admission of new members12
- Budgetary matters12
- Peace and security issues12