HRES 542 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution concerning the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of Nicholas Daniloff by the Soviet Union.

Introduced 1986-09-10· Sponsored by Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1986-09-10)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1986-09-10
Yea 394Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1986-09-10
Yea 394Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats