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- H.CON.RES.33
H.CON.RES.33: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate military action against Iran without first obtaining authorization from Congress.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 16, 2007
- Latest Major Action Jan. 16, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
States congressional belief that: (1) initiating military action against Iran without congressional approval does not fall within the President's "Commander-in-Chief" powers under the Constitution; and (2) seeking congressional authority prior to taking military action against Iran is not discretionary, but a legal and constitutional requirement. Rejects any suggestion that P.L. 107-40 (the authorization of force resolution approved in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 16, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |