A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, 50 years after it opened for signature on July 1, 1968.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 28, 2018

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) should encourage cooperation with other nuclear possessing states to reduce the number and role of nuclear weapons in global military strategies, and (2) must maintain support for the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · D–OR

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

10 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Nov 29, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.
Nov 29, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Nov 29, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Nov 28, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 28, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4743)
Jun 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.562, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, 50 years after it opened for signature on July 1, 1968.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/562

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2018-11-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres562/BILLS-115sres562rs.htm

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Analyze S.Res.562 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.562, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, 50 years after it opened for signature on July 1, 1968.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/562

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2018-11-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres562/BILLS-115sres562rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:42:07Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.562, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, 50 years after it opened for signature on July 1, 1968.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/562

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2018-11-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres562/BILLS-115sres562rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:42:07Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.562, 115th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, 50 years after it opened for signature on July 1, 1968.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/562

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2018-11-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres562/BILLS-115sres562rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:42:07Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.562 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.