480. At the 52nd meeting, on 6 March 1990, the representative of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic introduced a revised draft resolution (E/CN.4/1990/L.63/Rev.l), sponsored by Algeria*, Bulgaria, the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic*, China, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia*, France, the German Democratic Republic*, Greece*, Madagascar, Mongolia*, Nigeria, Peru, Poland*, Senegal, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic and Viet Nam*. Iraq, the Philippines, Romania* and Swaziland subsequently joined the sponsors. 481. A statement in explanation of vote before the vote was made by the representative of the United States of America. 482. At the request of the representative of the United States of America, a vote was taken on draft resolution E/CN.4/1990/L.63/Rev.l. The draft resolution was adopted by 40 votes to none, with 2 abstentions. 483. A statement in explanation of vote after the vote was made by the representative of Japan. 484. For the text as adopted, see chapter II, section A, resolution 1990/41. 485. At the same meeting, the representative of France introduced draft resolution E/CN.4/1990/L.65, sponsored by France, Luxembourg* and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 486. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote. 487. For the text as adopted, see chapter II, section A, resolution 1990/42. 488. At the same meeting, the Commission considered draft resolution II recommended by the Sub-Commission for adoption by the Commission (E/CN.4/1990/2, chap.l, sect. A). 489. The representative of Brazil proposed an amendment (E/CN.4/1990/L.51) to draft resolution II, submitted by Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela, reading as follows: -259-"In the sixth preambular paragraph, replace the words 'the right to live in a sound and healthy environment and consequently the right to health' by the words 'and the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including in its environmental aspects'." 490. The amendment was accepted by the Commission.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the adoption of resolutions by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, which suggests that the topic is likely related to human rights. The resolutions mention "the right to live in a sound and healthy environment" and "the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including in its environmental aspects", which indicates a focus on environmental and health issues.

**Category**
Health, Natural resources and environment