An amendment to prohibit the use of FY 1988 funds for conducting nuclear explosions with a yield greater than one kiloton, provided that the Soviets halt testing and agree to the installation of in-country monitoring equipment on a reciprocal basis. The ban would go into effect 90 days after enactment of this Act, and would be lifted only if the President certifies that the Soviets have failed to permit in-country monitoring, conduct tests with a yield greater than one kiloton, or conduct tests outside a designated test area.

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Amendment Number
148
Description
An amendment to prohibit the use of FY 1988 funds for conducting nuclear explosions with a yield greater than one kiloton, provided that the Soviets halt testing and agree to the installation of in-country monitoring equipment on a reciprocal basis. The ban would go into effect 90 days after enactment of this Act, and would be lifted only if the President certifies that the Soviets have failed to permit in-country monitoring, conduct tests with a yield greater than one kiloton, or conduct tests outside a designated test area.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 19, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 234 - 187 (Record Vote No: 133).
Submitted Date
May 19, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 148 — Informed