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S.Res. 90 (98th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Soviet Government should immediately release Anatoly Shcharansky and allow him to emigrate.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 March 1983

Last action

12 May 1983 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that Anatoly Shcharansky should be released from prison in the Soviet Union and permitted to emigrate to Israel. Urges the President and the Secretary of State to express U.S. opposition to the imprisonment of Anatoly Shcharansky.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 135.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 10 May 1983

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 May 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy without amendment and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 May 1983

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 May 1983

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

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