By a 71-26 vote, the Senate ratified the START treaty today. This treaty will lead to a reduction in the number of nuclear weapons held by Russia and the United States.
Thanks to all who engaged in advocacy on this important treaty.
Remember to thank your Senators for their votes! Call their offices. Write letters to the editor thanking your Senators by name.
Senate Ratifies New START Treaty – Friends Committee on National Legislation
Ban welcomes US ratification of nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia – United Nations News Centre
Senate approves nuclear arms pact – CNN
Senate approves nuclear arms treaty with Russia – Reuters
Summary of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly statements on nuclear weapons