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101st Congress > Senate > Vote 354

Date: March 22, 1990

Result: 93-0 (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to)

Clerk session vote number: 42

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

Sponsor: MITCHELL, George John (D-ME)

Bill number: SCONRES108

Question: On the Concurrent Resolution

Description: A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.

Bill summary: Commends the Lithuanian people for holding free and fair elections, declaring an independent Republic of Lithuania, and asserting their right to self-determination peacefully and through the democratic process. Urges the Soviet Union to cease efforts to intimidate the Lithuanian Parliament and people. Declares that the use of force against the Lithuanian people would have severe repercussions for U.S.-Soviet relations. Urges the Soviet Union to begin discussions with the Lithuanian authorities to satisfy peacefully the expressed desire of the Lithuanian people for independence. Supports the President's commitment to the doctrine of non-recognition of the forced incorporation of territory. Urges the President to: (1) reaffirm and seek ways to actively demonstrate his commitment to an independent and democratic Lithuania; and (2) consider recognizing the elected Lithuanian Government.

Bill titles: A concurrent resolution concerning the right of self-determination of the Lithuanian people.

Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 136, p. 3043;

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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