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S.J.Res. 179 (99th)

A joint resolution requesting the President of the United States to resume negotiations with the Soviet Union for a verifiable comprehensive test ban treaty.

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Introduced

29 July 1985

Last action

1 October 1985 · Committee

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should propose to the Soviet Union the immediate resumption of negotiations toward conclusion of a verifiable test ban treaty.

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Timeline

  1. 29 July 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 29 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate, read the first time.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 July 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations by unanimous consent until on or about October 1, 1985.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 July 1985

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 October 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 1 October 1985

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  8. 1 October 1985

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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