310.2/11–1154: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
Delga 222. Regarding membership. Australia instructed press for vote its resolution on Laos and Cambodia. Committee discussion today made clear Indian intention to move, following adoption Joint Indian-LA Draft (Delga 213), that all other pending proposals be referred to SC. Our estimate and that of UK is that, while vote would be close, Indian initiative probably would succeed though by narrow margin.
Should Indian motion fail and committee proceed to vote on other proposals, we estimate resolution on Laos and Cambodia would carry, though by smaller favorable vote than past GA endorsements these two applicants. At this point, it is possible move might be made not to vote on remaining two proposals; namely, LA resolution on ten applicants, with US amendment adding ROK and Vietnam, and Soviet package proposal. Cuban representative suggested this possibility in Committee today. We would unless instructed otherwise oppose such a move if it develops.