The bill had passed both houses of the State Legislature last month by near-unanimous votes and with little public debate.

The voluntary guidelines were adopted on a near-unanimous vote.

"I think it's a real vote of confidence from what went on from last March to now, where it was a near-unanimous vote," Mr. Klein said.

By a near-unanimous vote, the mascot chosen was the Titan, and the colors selected were burgundy, black, and gold.

The Federal Reserve's policy makers generally approve their decisions concerning interest rates by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

The bill passed both houses of the Legislature by near-unanimous votes.

Kim finally won the MVP award in near-unanimous vote.

Thus the near-unanimous vote was expected in this week's referendum formalizing independence.

The Resolution was ultimately approved by a near-unanimous vote.

He was elected as Pope Julius II to the papal dignity by the near-unanimous vote of the cardinals.