A resolution condemning Romania for its human rights abuses, particularly its plan to raze agricultural villages in traditionally Hungarian areas.

Summary

Condemns the Romanian Government's systematic violation of human rights of its citizens. Protests the planned program of destruction of traditional settlements in violation of human rights, minority cultural rights, and property rights. Urges reforms by the Romanian Government to comply with international agreements. Urges continued presidential and Secretary of State action to bring about reforms. Urges the President to make clear to the Romanian Government that restoration of Most Favored Nation status or other favorable trading privileges to Romania should not be considered until a thorough human rights reform is implemented, including substantial improvement in the right of emigration, the rights of national minorities, and freedom of religion.

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Timeline

1. 10 August 1988

   Floor

   Submitted in the Senate and held at the desk by unanimous consent.

   Source: Floor

2. 10 August 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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3. 11 August 1988

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

   Source: Floor

4. 11 August 1988

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 309.

   Source: Floor

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  summary · EN · 10 August 1988

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Karnes, David K. [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor

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