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HCONRES 289 101th Congress House International Affairs American technical assistance Annexation (International law) Congressional tributes Democracy Foreign Trade and International Finance Government Operations and Politics Human rights Lithuania Military intervention National self-determination Negotiations Recognition (International law) Sovereignty U.S.S.R.

In support of Lithuanian independence.

Introduced: March 15, 1990 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 1990
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 4, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 1990
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 67).
Apr 4, 1990
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 67).
Apr 4, 1990
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 3, 1990
Yeas and Nays were ordered. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until April 4.
Apr 3, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Apr 3, 1990
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Apr 3, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 3, 1990
Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Apr 3, 1990
Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 28, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 28, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Mar 26, 1990
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Mar 21, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Mar 21, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Mar 15, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 15, 1990
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 4, 1990 House · vote #67 SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE Passed 416–3 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congratulates: (1) the people of Lithuania on their recent multiparty elections; and (2) the new Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania. Wishes Lithuania well in its decision to restore its independence.

Urges the Soviet Government to enter into negotiations with the new Lithuanian Government on an equal basis and to refrain from acts of political, military, and economic intimidation. Considers any use of force by the Soviet Union to suppress the democratic aspirations of the Lithuanian people to be a gross violation of human rights and a serious setback in U.S.-Soviet relations.

Supports the President's commitment to the doctrine of nonrecognition of the forced incorporation of territory. Urges the President to: (1) reaffirm and seek ways to demonstrate his commitment to an independent and democratic Lithuania; (2) take steps toward normalizing diplomatic relations with the Lithuanian Government; and (3) seek effective political support among our allies for Lithuanian self-determination.

What's happening now April 19, 1990

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1