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H.CON.RES.83

H.CON.RES.83: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.

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About This Bill

Introduced Jan. 8, 2020
Latest Major Action Jan. 13, 2020

Bill Sponsor

Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.)

Bill Cosponsors

162 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Jan. 13, 2020
Engrossed in House - Jan. 9, 2020
Introduced in House - Jan. 8, 2020

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Jan. 12, 2020	2nd

Bill Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Statement of Administration Policy

The administration strongly opposes this legislation.

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What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 94 statements associated with H.CON.RES.83.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Jan. 13, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 9, 2020	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H92)
Jan. 9, 2020	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 781. (consideration: CR H92-116)
Jan. 9, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 9, 2020	Vote in the House On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 7).
Jan. 9, 2020	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan. 9, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 83.
Jan. 9, 2020	Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.
Jan. 9, 2020	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 781.
Jan. 9, 2020	Rule H. Res. 781 passed House.
Jan. 8, 2020	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 8, 2020	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 781 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.
Jan. 8, 2020	Introduced in the House by Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.)

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