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| UN Security Council Resolution 37 | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 9 1947 |
| Meeting no. | 222 |
| Subject | Procedure |
| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 37, adopted on December 9, 1947, adapted the section of the rules of procedure for the Council governing the application for membership of new nations.
The resolution was adopted without a vote.
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