A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Elena Bonner should be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union for the purpose of seeking medical treatment, urging that the President protest the continued violation of human rights in the Soviet Union, including the rights of Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, and for other purposes.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should permit Elena Bonner to obtain medical treatment outside of that country and allow her and Andrei Sakharov to live in the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the detention of and charges against Elena Bonner and the continued refusal of an exit visa to her, and to call upon the Soviet Union to meet Doctor Sakharov's hunger strike demands; and (2) call upon other signatory nations of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to join in such protests and urge that the Sakharovs be allowed to emigrate to the country of their choice.

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Timeline

1. 10 May 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 May 1984

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

5. 15 May 1984

   Passed

   Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

6. 15 May 1984

   Floor

   Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

   Source: Floor

7. 17 May 1984

   Calendars

   Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 883.

   Source: Calendars

8. 18 May 1984

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-0. Record Vote No: 104.

   Source: Floor

9. 18 May 1984

   Vote

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-0. Record Vote No: 104.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 May 1984

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Sponsors

• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• SANDER LEVIN · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Steve [R-TX-3] · R · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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