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A resolution concerning the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of Nicholas Daniloff by the Soviet Union.
Introduced: September 10, 1986
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Sep 10, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 10, 1986
Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 394 - 0 (Record Vote No: 365).
Sep 10, 1986
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 394 - 0 (Record Vote No: 365).
Sep 10, 1986
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 10, 1986
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 10, 1986
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his unconditional release; (2) urges the Soviet Union to abide by its international obligations to allow journalists to pursue their profession without harassment; and (3) expresses its concern that Daniloff's detention will adversely affect U.S.-Soviet relations, particularly with respect to the upcoming summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev.
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Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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