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S.Res. 257 (99th)

A resolution relating to the Summit Meeting at Geneva, Switzerland, between President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, November 19-20, 1985.

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Introduced

13 November 1985

Last action

13 November 1985 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 304.

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. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Chuck Grassley, Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]

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Summary

Declares that the Senate: (1) commends the President for his initiative to meet with the Soviet General Secretary in Geneva on November 19 through 20, 1985; (2) extends to him the Congress' full support; and (3) encourages the President in such meetings to pursue a framework for progress on arms control, Soviet aggressive behavior in the Third World (particularly in Afghanistan), adherence to international human rights, confidence building measures (such as the establishment of Nuclear Risk Reduction Centers and Resumption of Navy-to-Navy talks), and other specified matters.

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Timeline

  1. 13 November 1985

    Vote

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 304.

    Source: Floor

  2. 13 November 1985

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 304.

    Source: Floor

  3. 13 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

· Official source

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

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