A substitute amendment to substitute the text of H.J. Res 538 for the text of H.J. Res. 521. The substitute expresses the support of Congress for the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. to engage in "substantial, verifiable, equitable, and militarily significant reductions" of their nuclear weapons. The text also affirms support for federal law that prohibits the U.S. from making accords that provide for force levels lower than that of the U.S.S.R The amendment has no provisions relating to SALT II, but supports entering into the START talks.

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Amendment Number
747
Description
A substitute amendment to substitute the text of H.J. Res 538 for the text of H.J. Res. 521. The substitute expresses the support of Congress for the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. to engage in "substantial, verifiable, equitable, and militarily significant reductions" of their nuclear weapons. The text also affirms support for federal law that prohibits the U.S. from making accords that provide for force levels lower than that of the U.S.S.R The amendment has no provisions relating to SALT II, but supports entering into the START talks.
Purpose
A substitute amendment to substitute the text of H.J. Res 538 for the text of H.J. Res. 521. The substitute expresses the support of Congress for the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. to engage in "substantial, verifiable, equitable, and militarily significant reductions" of their nuclear weapons. The text also affirms support for federal law that prohibits the U.S. from making accords that provide for force levels lower than that of the U.S.S.R The amendment has no provisions relating to SALT II, but supports entering into the START talks.
Congress
97
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Aug 5, 1982
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 204 - 202 (Record Vote No: 249).
Submitted Date
Aug 5, 1982
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 747 — Informed