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S.Res. 385 (100th)

A resolution expressing the opposition of the Senate to the continued control of the cathedral of Vilnius, Lithuania, by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

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Introduced

26 February 1988

Last action

16 September 1988 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Expresses the opposition of the Senate to the continued control of the cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania, by the Soviet Union. Calls upon the President, the Secretary of State, and Members of Congress visiting the Soviet Union to raise the issue of the cathedral's return to the Roman Catholic Church in meetings with Soviet officials. Urges U.S. representatives to speak out forcefully for such a return at international human rights forums. Voices the House of Representatives' support to the Lithuanian people in their efforts to secure basic religious freedoms and the return of the cathedral. Urges the Soviet Government to allow Roman Catholics to worship at the cathedral and to return it to Roman Catholic Church control before the end of 1988.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 1988

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 September 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 933.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 14 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 September 1988

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 September 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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