An amendment to permit nuclear tests with a yield greater than one kiloton if the President determines and reports to Congress that not doing so would cause serious damage to the national security of the United States by interfering with the development of the Midgetman, Trident II missile, the Short Range Attack Missile (SRAM II) upgrade, or improvement of nuclear weapons safety and security measures.

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Amendment Number
147
Description
An amendment to permit nuclear tests with a yield greater than one kiloton if the President determines and reports to Congress that not doing so would cause serious damage to the national security of the United States by interfering with the development of the Midgetman, Trident II missile, the Short Range Attack Missile (SRAM II) upgrade, or improvement of nuclear weapons safety and security measures.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 19, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 201 - 220 (Record Vote No: 132).
Submitted Date
May 19, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 147 — Informed