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A resolution expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the continued control of the cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania, by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Introduced: October 29, 1987 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Oct 12, 1988
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Oct 12, 1988
Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Oct 12, 1988
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Apr 7, 1988
Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.
Nov 16, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Nov 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Nov 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Oct 29, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 29, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the opposition of the House of Representatives to the continued control of the cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania, by the Soviet Union.

Calls upon the President, the Secretary of State, and Members of Congress visiting the Soviet Union to raise the issue of the cathedral's return to the Roman Catholic Church in meetings with Soviet officials. Urges U.S. representatives to speak out forcefully for such a return at international human rights forums.

Voices the House of Representatives' support to the Lithuanian people in their efforts to secure basic religious freedoms and the return of the cathedral. Urges the Soviet Government to allow Roman Catholics to worship at the cathedral and to return it to Roman Catholic Church control before the end of 1988.

What's happening now October 12, 1988

Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

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