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H. Con. Res. 33 102nd Congress House

Regarding United States policy to reverse Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.

Introduced: January 12, 1991 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Congressional oversightCongressional-Presidential relationsDeclaration of warDefense burdensharing
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IraqKuwaitMilitary interventionMilitary occupationSanctions (International law)Saudi ArabiaWar and emergency powers
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Jan 12, 1991
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 250 (Roll No. 8).
Jan 12, 1991
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 12, 1991
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of section #3 of H. Res. 27, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hamilton/Gephardt resolution regarding United States policy to reverse Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.
Jan 12, 1991
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 27.
Jan 12, 1991
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 1991
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 10, 1991
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 27 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 77, H. Con. Res. 32 and H. Con. Res. 33.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 12, 1991 House · vote #8 ON AGREEING TO THE RESOLUTION (GEPHARDT/HAMILTON) Failed 183–250 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 12, 1991

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the Congress: (1) is firmly committed to reversing Iraq's occupation of Kuwait; and (2) supports the continued application of international sanctions and diplomatic efforts to pressure Iraq to leave Kuwait.

Authorizes the continued use of American military force to enforce the United Nations economic embargo against Iraq, to defend Saudi Arabia from direct Iraqi attack, and to protect American forces in the region.

Pledges continued support for sustaining the policy of increasing economic and diplomatic pressure against Iraq, maintaining military options, and seeking to increase the military and financial contributions made by allied nations.

Declares that: (1) the Constitution requires the President to obtain authorization from the Congress before initiating new offensive military action or waging war against Iraq or Iraqi forces; and (2) the Congress does not rule out the enactment at a later time of a declaration of war or other congressional authorization for the use of force.

Sets forth priority procedures for, and commits the House leadership to, swift consideration of any presidential request to authorize the use of force against Iraq.

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