United Nations Security Council Resolution 39
| UN Security Council Resolution 39 | ||
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Map of Jammu and Kashmir | ||
| Date | January 20 1948 | |
| Meeting no. | 230 | |
| Code | S/654 (Document) | |
| Subject | The India–Pakistan question | |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 39 was adopted on 20 January 1948. The Council established a commission (made up of one member chosen by India, one chosen by Pakistan, and one chosen by the two existing members) to assist in the peaceful resolution of the situation in Kashmir.
Resolution 39 passed with nine votes to none. The Soviet Union and the Ukrainian SSR abstained.