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S.Res. 268 (97th)

A resolution on the Imposition of Martial Law in Poland.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 December 1981

Last action

15 December 1981 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-0. Record Vote No: 491.

Sponsors

Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Americans want an early, peaceful, and popularly supported resolution of the issues that led to the imposition of martial law in Poland; (2) Americans deplore the imposition of martial law in Poland, the suspension of workers' rights, and the arrests of Solidarity leaders; (3) recent events call into question the suitability of further assistance for Poland: (4) the Polish people have the right to resolve their problems without outside interference; (5) the support of Americans for continued U.S. dealings with Poland's present government will relate to the degree to which that government avoids violence and demonstrates its respect for Solidarity and its commitment to continuing reforms; (6) the President and the Secretary of State should continue to stress this U.S. position; and (7) the Administration should consult with our allies to develop a concerted and sustained response to the threat to the democratization process in Poland.

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  1. 15 December 1981

    Vote

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-0. Record Vote No: 491.

    Source: Floor

  2. 15 December 1981

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-0. Record Vote No: 491.

    Source: Floor

  3. 15 December 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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

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