S.Con.Res. 113 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Elena Bonner should be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union for the purpose of seeking medical treatment, urging that the President protest the continued violation of human rights in the Soviet Union, including the rights of Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

S.Con.Res. 11398th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Elena Bonner should be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union for the purpose of seeking medical treatment, urging that the President protest the continued violation of human rights in the Soviet Union, including the rights of Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, and for other purposes.

Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

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.

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Related Legislation

H.Con.Res. 304A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Elena Bonner should be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union for the purpose of seeking medical treatment, urging that the President protest the continued violation of human rights in the Soviet Union, including the rights of Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, and for other purposes.
1984-05-18Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-0. Record Vote No: 104.
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Legislative Actions

1984-05-10
Introduced in Senate
1984-05-10
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1984-05-15
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
1984-05-15
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
1984-05-15
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
1984-05-15
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 870.
1984-05-16
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
1984-05-16
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

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