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H.J.Res. 589 (94th)

Resolution to proclaim the right of the Portuguese people to determine their form of government through free elections.

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Introduced

25 July 1975

Last action

25 July 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17], Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1], Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1], Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3], Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26], Rep. Conlan, John B. [R-AZ-4], Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2], Rep. Talcott, Burt L. [R-CA-16], Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7], Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6], Rep. Bafalis, L. A. (Skip) [R-FL-10], Rep. Clawson, Del [R-CA-33], Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Declares the solidarity of the United States Congress in support of the democratic aspirations of the Portuguese people. Denounces the conspirational maneuvers of the Communists. Calls for congressional hearings on the Portuguese crisis. Urges NATO to warn Moscow against supporting communist subversion in Portugal. Calls upon Moscow to terminate such actions. Requests that the Department of State ask the Helsinki Conference to adopt a resolution proclaiming the right of the Portuguese people to determine their form of government through free election, and to appoint a committee to supervise such an election.

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Timeline

  1. 25 July 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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