United Nations Security Council Resolution 8

United Nations Security Council Resolution 8 was adopted on August 29, 1946 by ten votes to none, with Australia abstaining.

UN Security Council
Resolution 8
DateAugust 29 1946
Meeting no.57
CodeS/RES/8 (Document)
SubjectApplications for membership
Voting summary
  • 10 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 1 abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

Following up on Security Council Resolution 6, the Security Council reviewed requests for membership by People's Republic of Albania, the Mongolian People's Republic, Afghanistan, the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan, Ireland, Portugal, Iceland, Siam, and Sweden. The Council recommended the General Assembly admit Afghanistan, Iceland, and Sweden. A recommendation for Siam's admission was given in Resolution 13 the following December.

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