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H.J.Res. 61 (98th)

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.

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Introduced

6 January 1983

Last action

2 March 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1]

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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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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 March 1983

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 March 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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