Socialist Republic, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Republic of Tanzania*, Yugoslavia, Zaire* and Zimbabwe*. The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic* and Mexico subsequently joined the sponsors. 518. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote. 519. A statement in explanation of vote after the vote was made by the representative of the United States of America. 520. For the text as adopted, see chapter II, section A, resolution 1990/13. 521. At the same meeting, the Commission had before it draft decision 2 recommended by the Sub-Commission for adoption by the Commission (E/CN.4/1990/2, chap. I, sect. B). 522. The attention of the Commission was drawn to the estimate of the administrative and programme budget implications (E/CN.4/1990/2, Annex II) 1/ of draft decision 2. 523. At the request of the representative of the United States of America, a vote was taken on draft decision 2. The draft decision was adopted by 39 votes to 1, with 2 abstentions. 524. A statement in explanation of vote after the vote was made by the representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 525. For the text as adopted see chapter II, section B, decision 1990/103. -265-XVII. STATUS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS 526. The Commission considered agenda item 17 concurrently with agenda items 7, 8 and 18 (see chaps. VII, VIII and XVIII) at its 16th to 21st meetings, held from 8 to 13 February, and at its 38th meeting, held on 23 February 1990. .£/ 527. The Commission had before it the following documents: Report of the Secretary-General on the status of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (A/44/441); Note by the Secretary-General on the reservations, declarations,
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report from a United Nations commission meeting, discussing various resolutions and decisions related to human rights. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on international governance and law. The topics mentioned, such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, also point towards a focus on human rights and international law.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade