A resolution expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the continued control of the cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania, by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

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Introduced

29 October 1987

Last action

12 October 1988 · Floor

Status

Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Boulter, Beau [R-TX-13], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Konnyu, Ernest L. [R-CA-12], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20]

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Summary

Expresses the opposition of the House of Representatives to the continued control of the cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania, by the Soviet Union. Calls upon the President, the Secretary of State, and Members of Congress visiting the Soviet Union to raise the issue of the cathedral's return to the Roman Catholic Church in meetings with Soviet officials. Urges U.S. representatives to speak out forcefully for such a return at international human rights forums. Voices the House of Representatives' support to the Lithuanian people in their efforts to secure basic religious freedoms and the return of the cathedral. Urges the Soviet Government to allow Roman Catholics to worship at the cathedral and to return it to Roman Catholic Church control before the end of 1988.

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Timeline

29 October 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
29 October 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 October 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 November 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Source: Committee
16 November 1987
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Source: Committee
7 April 1988
Committee
Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.
Source: Committee
12 October 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
12 October 1988
Passed
Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
12 October 1988
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-resolution/300
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hres/300
us · 100-hres-300 · source updated 7 February 2024