Question

How did the US Congress respond to the signing of the SALT II (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty?

Congress refused to ratify the treaty.
Congress called for greater changes.
Congress wanted to ban missile programs.
Congress hesitated, then agreed to ratify it.

Answer 1

Congress refused to ratify the treaty — after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 the Carter administration withdrew the agreement from Senate consideration and Congressnever gave it ratification.