A joint resolution relating to the proposed sales of arms to Jordan.

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Introduced

24 October 1985

Last action

25 November 1985 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-162.

Sponsors

Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Rep. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI-9], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]

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Summary

Declares that no letter of offer, prior to March 1, 1986, shall be valid with respect to any proposed sales to Jordan of advanced weapons systems, including advanced aircraft and advanced air defense systems, that are described in the notification pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, unless direct peace negotiations between Israel and Jordan are underway.

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Timeline

24 October 1985
Vote
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-1. Record Vote No: 250.
Source: Floor
24 October 1985
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-1. Record Vote No: 250.
Source: Floor
24 October 1985
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
28 October 1985
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
30 October 1985
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Source: Committee
7 November 1985
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
7 November 1985
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
7 November 1985
Committee
Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science Discharged.
Source: Committee
12 November 1985
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
12 November 1985
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
12 November 1985
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
12 November 1985
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 215.
Source: Calendars
12 November 1985
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Report No: 99-364.
Source: Committee
12 November 1985
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Report No: 99-364.
Source: Committee
13 November 1985
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
13 November 1985
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
13 November 1985
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
25 November 1985
Became law
Became Public Law No: 99-162.
Source: President
25 November 1985
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
25 November 1985
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

Votes

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Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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Documents

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/228
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us · 99-sjres-228 · source updated 7 February 2024