 With respect to these territories a rejection could result in the treaty not applying to the territories in question, although this depends on the domestic laws applicable to the territories in question.The votes do not affect the overall ratification process and the treaty could come into force whether these entities approve the treaty or not.On 25 November 2009 the Parliament of Åland Islands, an autonomous region in Finland, approved the Lisbon Treaty by a majority of 24 votes to six,
 well exceeding the required majority of two-thirds of the cast votes.