Key Votes
S 21 - Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995 - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Stages
- Aug. 11, 1995 Executive Vetoed
- Aug. 1, 1995 House Bill Passed
- July 26, 1995 Senate Bill Passed
- Jan. 4, 1995 Introduced
Family
- S 21 - Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995
- S 1110 - Redistributing Public School Funds for Teachers
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Vetoed (Executive) - Aug. 11, 1995
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (298-128) - Aug. 1, 1995
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (69-29) - July 26, 1995 (Key vote)
Title: Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that ends the arms embargo against Bosnia and Herzegovina after the withdrawal of United Nations Protection Forces (UNPROFOR) or 12-weeks after the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina submits a request for such a removal, whichever is earliest.
Highlights:
- Authorizes the President to terminate the arms embargo before complete withdrawal of UNPROFOR.
- Allows the President to extend the 12-week removal period by up to 30-days if he determines it is in the security interests of UNPROFOR personnel.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 4, 1995
Title: Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995
Sponsors
- Robert 'Bob' Dole (KS - R) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Joseph Robinette 'Joe' Biden Jr. (DE - D) (Out Of Office)
- Larry E. Craig (ID - R) (Out Of Office)
- Alfonse M. 'Al' D'Amato (NY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Russell D. 'Russ' Feingold (WI - D) (Out Of Office)
- Slade Gorton (WA - R) (Out Of Office)
- Orrin G. Hatch (UT - R)
- Jesse Helms (NC - R) (Out Of Office)
- Dirk Kempthorne (ID - R) (Out Of Office)
- Jon Kyl (AZ - R) (Out Of Office)
- Joseph I. 'Joe' Lieberman (CT - I) (Out Of Office)
- Chester Trent Lott Sr. (MS - R) (Out Of Office)
- Connie Mack (FL - R) (Out Of Office)
- John Sidney McCain III (AZ - R)
- Mitch McConnell (KY - R)
- Frank H. Murkowski (AK - ) (Out Of Office)
- Bob Packwood (OR - R) (Out Of Office)
- Arlen Specter (PA - D) (Out Of Office)
- Strom Thurmond (SC - R) (Out Of Office)