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A resolution affirming that the New START Treaty extension will cover new deployed Russian nuclear delivery systems, and supporting additional initiatives to engage China that advance the goal of concluding an arms control treaty or agreement.

USA116th CongressSRES-673| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (18)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution (1) calls on the President to extend the New START Treaty until 2026 in order to secure limitations on two new types of Russian weapons, (2) urges Russia to cease the production of hazardous new weapons systems, and (3) expresses support for a U.S. initiative to negotiate with China for the conclusion of an arms control treaty or agreement.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5287-5288)
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5287-5288)

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A resolution affirming that the New START Treaty extension will cover new deployed Russian nuclear delivery systems, and supporting additional initiatives to engage China that advance the goal of concluding an arms control treaty or agreement.

USA116th CongressSRES-673| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
This resolution (1) calls on the President to extend the New START Treaty until 2026 in order to secure limitations on two new types of Russian weapons, (2) urges Russia to cease the production of hazardous new weapons systems, and (3) expresses support for a U.S. initiative to negotiate with China for the conclusion of an arms control treaty or agreement.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5287-5288)
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5287-5288)
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (18)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesArms control and nonproliferationAsiaChinaConflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadInternational law and treatiesMilitary command and structureMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNuclear weaponsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussia