S Con Res 108 in Congressional Session 101

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S Con Res 108

 

Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
3/22/1990--Introduced. Commends the Lithuanian people for holding free and fair elections, declaring an independent Republic of Lithuania, and asserting their right to self-determination peacefully and through the democratic process. Urges the Soviet Union to cease efforts to intimidate the Lithuanian Parliament and people. Declares that the use of force against the Lithuanian people would have severe repercussions for U.S.-Soviet relations. Urges the Soviet Union to begin discussions with the Lithuanian authorities to satisfy peacefully the expressed desire of the Lithuanian people for independence. Supports the President's commitment to the doctrine of non-recognition of the forced incorporation of territory. Urges the President to: (1) reaffirm and seek ways to actively demonstrate his commitment to an independent and democratic Lithuania; and (2) consider recognizing the elected Lithuanian Government.

Votes

Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
421990-03-22On the Concurrent ResolutionS.Con.Res. 108; A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.Agreed to
421990-03-22On the Concurrent ResolutionS.Con.Res. 108; A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.Agreed to
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S Con Res 108
 
Bill Number : S Con Res 108
Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.
Sponsor: Sen Mitchell, George J. [ME] (introduced 3/22/1990)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Armstrong, William L. [CO] - 3/22/1990

    Sen D'Amato, Alfonse [NY] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Dixon, Alan J. [IL] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Dole, Robert J. [KS] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Glenn, John H., Jr. [OH] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Gorton, Slade [WA] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Graham, Bob [FL] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Gramm, Phil [TX] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Helms, Jesse [NC] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Metzenbaum, Howard M. [OH] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Murkowski, Frank H. [AK] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Nickles, Don [OK] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Pell, Claiborne [RI] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [MI] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Robb, Charles S. [VA] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Simon, Paul [IL] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Simpson, Alan K. [WY] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Symms, Steven D. [ID] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Thurmond, Strom [SC] - 3/22/1990

    Sen Wallop, Malcolm [WY] - 3/22/1990

Other Info

Bill Number : S Con Res 108
Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
3/22/1990:Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 42.
 
3/26/1990 12:06pm:Received in the House.
 
3/26/1990:Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 
4/12/1990:Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
 
4/12/1990:Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
 
3/26/1990:Message on Senate action sent to the House.