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S.Res. 408 (100th)

A resolution to condemn the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and urge the President to continue applying diplomatic pressure to prevent their further use, and urge the Administration to step up efforts to achieve an international ban on chemical weapons.

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Introduced

12 April 1988

Last action

24 June 1988 · Vote

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-0. Record Vote No: 201.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Condemns the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and calls upon Iraq to halt the use of such weapons. Commends the President for his prompt condemnation of Iraq's recent chemical weapons attack on civilians. Urges the President to: (1) seek allied cooperation to tighten controls on the export of chemical compounds to countries seeking to develop a chemical weapons capability; (2) make appropriate diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from developing or using chemical weapons; and (3) intensify American efforts at the Geneva Conference on Disarmament and in bilateral discussions with the Soviet Union to achieve an arms control agreement banning the production, use, and transfer of chemical weapons.

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Timeline

  1. 12 April 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 751.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 21 June 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 June 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell with amendments and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 1988

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  7. 24 June 1988

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-0. Record Vote No: 201.

    Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

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

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    3 official files

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    • Passed Senate amended

      summary · EN · 24 June 1988

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    • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

      summary · EN · 21 June 1988

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    • Introduced in Senate

      summary · EN · 12 April 1988

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