A concurrent resolution expressing solidarity with the Sakharov family in their efforts to exercise their rights of freedom of expression, of travel, and of communication, as guaranteed under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should: (1) drop all charges against Elena Bonner and restore the rights to travel and free expression to her and Doctor Sakharov; (2) allow correspondence between them and their relatives; and (3) allow Alexei Semyonov permission to visit them in the Soviet Union. Urges the President to protest Soviet violations of the Sakharovs' rights and to call upon other signatory nations of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to join such protests.

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Timeline

1. 12 September 1985

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

2. 12 September 1985

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

3. 12 September 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 September 1985

   Passed

   Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

5. 19 September 1985

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

6. 19 September 1985

   Floor

   Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

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  summary · EN · 12 September 1985

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI-9] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] · R · Sponsor

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