Prior to 1991, veto power was exercised in the United Nations Security Council by

Prior to 1991, veto power was exercised in the United Nations Security Council by

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Prior to 1991, the veto power was exercised in the United Nations Security Council by five countries. These countries were the Soviet Union, People's Republic of China, Great Britain, France, and the United States. This means that any decision made by the Security Council required the approval of at least nine out of the fifteen members, and none of the five permanent members could veto the decision.