Declares that the Congress: (1) protests the continued human rights repression in the Soviet Union, especially the new emigration regulations, despite Soviet attempts to be in compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other international human rights agreements; (2) views such abuses as an impediment to bilateral relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; (3) calls upon Soviet authorities to release specified individuals and to allow their emigration; and (4) dedicates itself as a priority in the 100th Congress to support the restoration of human rights to all Soviet citizens, especially the Soviet Jews' right to emigrate.
Introduced in Senate
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. By unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 5.
Roll Call #5 (Senate)Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 5.
Roll Call #5 (Senate)Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
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