A resolution condemning Cuba'a human rights violations, and commending the United Nations Human Rights Commission for its attention to the human rights situation in Cuba.

Summary

Condemns the Government of Cuba for its violations of internationally recognized human rights. Calls upon such government to: (1) release from prison all human rights monitors, independent activists, and other political prisoners; (2) respect internationally recognized human rights; and (3) allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to Cuban prisons. Commends: (1) the United Nations Human Rights Commission for its attention to the human rights situation in Cuba; and (2) the U.S. delegation to such Commission for its diligence in pursuing this issue. Urges all member states of such Commission to support the continued investigation of Cuban human rights violations by the appointment of a special rapporteur or working group on Cuba.

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Timeline

1. 26 February 1991

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

2. 26 February 1991

   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. 26 February 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor

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