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S.Con.Res. 5 (97th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the imprisonment and treatment by the Government of the Soviet Union of Dr. Viktor Brailovsky, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

3 February 1981

Last action

19 June 1981 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amendment to the preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]

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14 January 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that, in accordance with specified international agreements, the Soviet Union should provide proper medical care for Viktor Brailovsky and permit him to emigrate to Israel with his family. Urges the President to: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the imprisonment and treatment of Brailovsky; and (2) inform the Soviet Union that the United States, in evaluating its relations with other countries, will consider the extent to which those countries honor their commitments to human rights under international law.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 17 June 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 175.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 17 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy favorably without amendment and an amendment to the title and an amendment to the preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy favorably without amendment and an amendment to the title and an amendment to the preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 June 1981

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amendment to the preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 June 1981

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amendment to the preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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