HJRES 61
98th Congress
House
International Affairs
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Arms control negotiations
Arms race
Atomic bomb
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U.S.S.R.
A joint resolution calling on the United States and the Soviet Union to give first priority in the START negotiations to eliminating the fear of a nuclear first-strike.
Introduced: January 6, 1983
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Introduced
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 2, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Mar 2, 1983
Committee Hearings Held.
Jan 6, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 6, 1983
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
States that as part of the strategic arms reduction negotiations (START) the United States and the Soviet Union should: (1) place the highest priority on eliminating the fear of a first-strike by either nation; and (2) seek a verifiable agreement that produces a stable strategic relationship by ensuring that neither nation possesses capabilities of a first strike.
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Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
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