SRES 408 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

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.

Introduced 1988-04-12· Sponsored by Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-0. Record Vote No: 201.(1988-06-24)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1988-06-24
Yea 91Nay 0
PassedSenate · 1988-06-24
Yea 91Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans