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# 16 U.S.C. § 1423e - Votes taken by the United States section on matters before the Commission

## Text

In accordance with paragraph 3 of article 8 of the Agreement, the United States section, made up of commissioners appointed by the President, shall vote on any issue before the United States-Russia Polar Bear Commission only if there is no disagreement between the United States commissioners regarding the vote.

(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3664.)