H.Res. 471 — 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. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 471100th Congress

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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International Affairs

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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Related Legislation

S.Res. 408A 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.
1988-06-24Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-0. Record Vote No: 201.
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Legislative Actions

1988-06-15
Introduced in House
1988-06-15
Introduced in House
1988-06-15
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1988-06-27
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
1988-06-27
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
1988-06-27
Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
1988-07-05
Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD, Arms Control & Disarm Agcy.
1988-07-21
Executive Comment Received From ACDA.
1988-08-03
Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East Discharged.
1988-08-03
Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade Discharged.
1988-08-03
Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science Discharged.
1988-08-03
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1988-08-03

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