An amendment to require the phased withdrawal of U.S. troops stationed in Europe at a rate of 20 percent per year, begining in 1990, unless those countries collectively increase their defense spending as a pecentage of gross national product to a level equivalent to that of the United States. Reductions called for in the first year are mandatory.

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Amendment Number
628
Description
An amendment to require the phased withdrawal of U.S. troops stationed in Europe at a rate of 20 percent per year, begining in 1990, unless those countries collectively increase their defense spending as a pecentage of gross national product to a level equivalent to that of the United States. Reductions called for in the first year are mandatory.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 29, 1988
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 21 - 332 (Record Vote No: 84).
Submitted Date
Apr 29, 1988
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 628 — Informed