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S.Con.Res. 8 (100th)

A concurrent resolution relating to the current human rights policies of the Soviet Union.

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Introduced

16 January 1987

Last action

26 January 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Declares that the Congress: (1) protests the continued human rights repression in the Soviet Union, especially the new emigration regulations, despite Soviet attempts to be in compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other international human rights agreements; (2) views such abuses as an impediment to bilateral relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; (3) calls upon Soviet authorities to release specified individuals and to allow their emigration; and (4) dedicates itself as a priority in the 100th Congress to support the restoration of human rights to all Soviet citizens, especially the Soviet Jews' right to emigrate.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 1987

    Calendars

    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. By unanimous consent.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 16 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 1987

    Vote

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 5.

    Source: Floor

  4. 21 January 1987

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 5.

    Source: Floor

  5. 22 January 1987

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 January 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 26 January 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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

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