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101st Congress > House > Vote 430

Date: April 04, 1990

Result: 416-3 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 67

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: HAMILTON, Lee Herbert (D-IN)

Bill number: HCONRES289

Question: SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE

Description: RIGHTS OF THE LITHUANIAN PEOPLE

Bill summary: 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.

Bill titles: In support of Lithuanian independence.

Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 136, p. 1460;

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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