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H.Con.Res. 240 (97th)

A concurrent resolution reaffirming the support of the Congress of the United States for the people of Poland.

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Introduced

15 December 1981

Last action

15 December 1981 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4], Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12], Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Fountain, L. H. [D-NC-2], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Shamansky, Bob [D-OH-12], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]

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Summary

Expresses the support of the Congress for the Solidarity movement in Poland. Deplores the imposition of martial law. Places the ultimate responsibility for martial law on the Soviet Union. Reaffirms the support of the Congress for the Polish people. Reaffirms its concern over Soviet interference in Polish affairs.

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Timeline

  1. 15 December 1981

    Passed

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  2. 15 December 1981

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  3. 15 December 1981

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 December 1981

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 15 December 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 15 December 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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