A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the obligations of the Government of the Soviet Union under international law with respect to human rights.

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Introduced

24 February 1983

Last action

10 October 1984 · Floor

Status

Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Soviet Union should fulfill obligations undertaken in certain international agreements relating to human rights by pursuing a more humane emigration policy and by ceasing harassment of Jews and others seeking to emigrate; (2) Soviet fulfillment of internationally recognized emigration rights would significantly promote improved relations with the United States; (3) the President should convey these concerns of Congress to the Soviet Union at every appropriate opportunity; and (4) the President should also convey these concerns to U.S. allies.

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Timeline

24 February 1983
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
24 February 1983
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
12 April 1983
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
13 April 1983
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 88.
Source: Calendars
13 April 1983
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
13 April 1983
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
15 April 1983
Passed
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
15 April 1983
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
10 October 1984
Passed
Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
10 October 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
10 October 1984
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/11
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/sconres/11
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