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S.J.RES.16: A joint resolution declaring that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that, as it pertains to the continuing armed engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against the government of Libya, the President has exceeded the statutory time limits in the War Powers Resolution and is therefore in violation of the law. Calls on the President to seek a formal authorization from Congress to continue the mission in Libya and cease armed engagement against the government of Libya until further action is authorized by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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May 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |