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So the countries that voted either way knew it was an empty gesture that would not change the situation on the ground.
Those that voted against the USA got to appear righteous without having to actually do anything.
Those that voted with the USA reaffirmed their loyalty to the USA without having to actually do anything.
Every UN delegate got paid their wages and got to sleep safely after the vote while achieving nothing.
The USA was not humiliated, it was just another day of improv theatre at the UN.