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S.Con.Res. 108 (101st)

A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.

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Introduced

22 March 1990

Last action

12 April 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]

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Summary

Commends the Lithuanian people for holding free and fair elections, declaring an independent Republic of Lithuania, and asserting their right to self-determination peacefully and through the democratic process. Urges the Soviet Union to cease efforts to intimidate the Lithuanian Parliament and people. Declares that the use of force against the Lithuanian people would have severe repercussions for U.S.-Soviet relations. Urges the Soviet Union to begin discussions with the Lithuanian authorities to satisfy peacefully the expressed desire of the Lithuanian people for independence. Supports the President's commitment to the doctrine of non-recognition of the forced incorporation of territory. Urges the President to: (1) reaffirm and seek ways to actively demonstrate his commitment to an independent and democratic Lithuania; and (2) consider recognizing the elected Lithuanian Government.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 1990

    Vote

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 42.

    Source: Floor

  2. 22 March 1990

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 42.

    Source: Floor

  3. 22 March 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 March 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  5. 26 March 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 26 March 1990

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 April 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

    Source: Committee

Votes

22 March 1990 · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 108 · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · Official source

Yes 93 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Introduced in Senate

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