Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should permit Elena Bonner to obtain medical treatment outside of that country and allow her and Andrei Sakharov to live in the country of their choice.
Urges the President to: (1) protest the detention of and charges against Elena Bonner and the continued refusal of an exit visa to her, and to call upon the Soviet Union to meet Doctor Sakharov's hunger strike demands; and (2) call upon other signatory nations of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to join in such protests and urge that the Sakharovs be allowed to emigrate to the country of their choice.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 883.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-0. Record Vote No: 104.
Roll Call #104 (Senate)Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-0. Record Vote No: 104.
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