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H.Con.Res. 294 (98th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should express to the Government of the Soviet Union the disapproval of the American people concerning the Soviet Union's systematic nondelivery of international mail addressed to certain persons residing within the Soviet Union, and that the United States delegation to the Congress of the Universal Postal Union seek the compliance of the Government of the Soviet Union with the treaties governing international mail to which it is a party.

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Introduced

26 April 1984

Last action

28 June 1984 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Taylor, G. [R-MO-7], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-19], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2], Edward Markey, Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37], Rep. O'Brien, George M. [R-IL-17], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Christopher Smith, Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]

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7 February 2024

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should express to the Soviet Union the U.S. disapproval of the Soviet Union's: (1) systematic nondelivery of U.S. mail addressed to persons in the Soviet Union; and (2) violation of specified treaties governing international mail. States that at the meeting of the Congress of the Universal Postal Union in Hamburg, Germany, U.S. representatives should; (1) bring such violations to the attention of the Union; (2) request that an investigation of such violations be conducted by the Union; and (3) consider possible sanctions against the Soviet Union for such violations.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 May 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 June 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 June 1984

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Discharge

  7. 18 June 1984

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 June 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 403 - 0 (Record Vote No: 244).

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 June 1984

    Vote

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 403 - 0 (Record Vote No: 244).

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 June 1984

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1014.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 28 June 1984

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 June 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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