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- S.J.RES.20
S.J.RES.20: A joint resolution authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 21, 2011
- Latest Major Action July 5, 2011
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Bill Cosponsors
12 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces and coalition partners who are engaged in military operations to protect the people of Libya have demonstrated extraordinary bravery and should be commended; (2) the U.S. government should continue to support the aspirations of the people of Libya for political reform and self-government based on democratic and human rights; (3) the military goals of U.S. policy in Libya are to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with amendments and with a preamble. With written report No. 112-27. Minority views filed.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 88.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure (S.J.Res. 20) made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure (S. J. Res. 20) presented in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion to the motion to proceed to the bill withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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| June 21, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.) |