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.

Explanation:

The SALT II treaty was signed in 1979. However, due to the Soviet - Afghan War (December 1979), the US Congress refused to ratify the treaty. The US Senate, which is responsible for ratifying treaties (Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution), did not give its consent. The other options are incorrect. There was no call for greater changes in a way that would lead to ratification. There was no push to ban missile programs as a response to SALT II signing in the context of ratification. And it was not a case of hesitation then ratification.

Answer:

Congress refused to ratify the treaty.