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

Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

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

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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 4, 1990	House · vote #67	SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE	Passed	416–3	See who voted →

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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.

Related & companion bills 2

Bill text 3 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 4

Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 4

Neal, Richard E.

Massachusetts · Apr 2, 1990

Pelosi, Nancy

California · Apr 2, 1990

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Mar 28, 1990

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Mar 28, 1990

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