As of November 1 , 2004 the United States held 16.4 % of total votes , Japan 7.9 % , Germany 4.5 % , and the United Kingdom and France each held 4.3 % . As of November 15 , 2009 the United States held 16.4 % of total votes , Japan 7.9 % , Germany 4.5 % , the United Kingdom 4.3 % , and France 4.3 % .