United Nations Security Council Resolution 20

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UN Security Council
Resolution 20
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Date10 March 1947
Meeting no.117
CodeS/296 (Document)
SubjectAtomic energy: International control
Voting summary
  • 11 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

United Nations Security Council Resolution 20, adopted unanimously on 10 March 1947, reviewed the first report of the Atomic Energy Commission, urged the AEC to continue its inquiry into the international control of Atomic Energy and asked it to present a second report before the next session of the General Assembly.

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