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H.Con.Res. 40 (102nd)

Condemning the recent use of Soviet military force in the Baltic States.

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Introduced

18 January 1991

Last action

24 January 1991 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11], Rep. Cox, John W., Jr. [D-IL-16]

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Defence

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Defence

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Summary

Condemns the recent violence by Soviet forces in Lithuania. Calls upon President Gorbachev to immediately cease the use of force against the people and the democratically-elected governments of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia and supports President Bush's condemnation of such Soviet actions in Lithuania. Calls upon the President to: (1) make this issue a priority item on the agenda of the upcoming U.S.-Soviet summit or otherwise to convey the message directly to the Soviet Government; (2) review bilateral relations and, in consultation with European allies, consider coordinated economic sanctions if the Soviets continue such actions; and (3) consider other ways to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to nonrecognition of the forcible annexation of the Baltic States by the Soviet Union and to show support for the people of the Baltic States. Calls upon the Soviet Government to: (1) enter into peaceful and meaningful negotiations with Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia on the nature of their future relations; (2) resolve peacefully disputes with all Soviet republics; and (3) abide by its obligations under the Helsinki Final Act, the United Nations Charter, and other international documents to respect human rights and self-determination. Urges that the new conflict resolution mechanisms created within the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in November 1990 be employed to help resolve this crisis peacefully.

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Timeline

  1. 18 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 January 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  5. 22 January 1991

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 January 1991

    Floor

    Mr. Fascell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 22 January 1991

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Jan. 23.

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 January 1991

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 23 January 1991

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 January 1991

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 15).

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 January 1991

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 15).

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 January 1991

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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