United Nations Security Council Resolution 39

UN Security Council
Resolution 39
Map of Jammu and Kashmir
DateJanuary 20 1948
Meeting no.230
CodeS/654 (Document)
SubjectThe India–Pakistan question
Voting summary
  • 9 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 2 abstained
ResultAdopted
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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.