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S.J.Res. 108 (99th)

A joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Soviet Union, on a reimbursable basis, equipment and services necessary for an improved United States/Soviet Direct Communication Link for crisis control.

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Introduced

4 April 1985

Last action

8 August 1985 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-85.

Sponsors

Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Soviet Union, on a reimbursable basis, equipment and services for the improvement of the United States/Soviet Union Direct Communication Link for crisis control.

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Timeline

  1. 4 April 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 14 May 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Goldwater without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 99-49.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 May 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 14 May 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Goldwater without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 99-49.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 May 1985

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 May 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 May 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 22 May 1985

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  11. 22 May 1985

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 4 June 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 106.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 4 June 1985

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 99-156.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 June 1985

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 99-156.

    Source: Committee

  15. 29 July 1985

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 July 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 29 July 1985

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  18. 30 July 1985

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 31 July 1985

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 31 July 1985

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 8 August 1985

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  22. 8 August 1985

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-85.

    Source: President

  23. 8 August 1985

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 9 August 1985

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 4 April 1985

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