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Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq

Introduced: October 2, 2002 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 37 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 16, 2002
Became Public Law No: 107-243.
Oct 16, 2002
Signed by President.
Oct 15, 2002
Presented to President.
Oct 11, 2002
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 11, 2002
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 237.
Oct 11, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 237.
Oct 11, 2002
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 10/10/2002 S10342)
Oct 10, 2002
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct 10, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 10, 2002
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 296 - 133 (Roll no. 455).
Oct 10, 2002
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 101 - 325 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H7796-7797)
Oct 10, 2002
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Oct 10, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require additional language which directs that prior to the exercise of authority to use force, the President shall transmit to Congress a report, in unclassified form, that addresses the impact of such use of force on the national security interests of the United States.
Oct 10, 2002
Mr. Kucinich moved to recommit with instructions to International Relations. (consideration: CR H7796-7799)
Oct 10, 2002
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 10, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 114.
Oct 10, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Spratt (SC) substitute amendment.
Oct 10, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lee substitute amendment.
Oct 10, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7739-7799)
Oct 10, 2002
DEBATE - The House completed general debate on H.J. Res. 114.
Oct 9, 2002
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 114.
Oct 9, 2002
EXTENSION OF DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate on the joint resolution was extended for 2 hours, equally divided and controlled.
Oct 9, 2002
ADDITIONAL DEBATE TIME - Mr. Green (WI) asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the joint resolution be extended for 4 additional hours, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 9, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with the remaining 5 hours and 15 minutes of debate on H.J. Res 114.
Oct 9, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7309-7345, H7375-7410, H7413-7442, H7706-7735)
Oct 8, 2002
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 114.
Oct 8, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 17 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 114.
Oct 8, 2002
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 114 with 17 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment to the preamble and the amendment to the text recommended by the Committee on International Relations and now printed in the joint resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Oct 8, 2002
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 574. (consideration: CR H7189-7247, H7268-7301; text of measure as introduced: CR H7189-7190; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7190-7191)
Oct 8, 2002
Rule H. Res. 574 passed House.
Oct 7, 2002
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 574 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 114 with 17 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment to the preamble and the amendment to the text recommended by the Committee on International Relations and now printed in the joint resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Oct 7, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Oct 7, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-721.
Oct 3, 2002
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 3, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 2, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 2, 2002
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 10, 2002 House · vote #455 On Passage Passed 296–133 See who voted →
Oct 10, 2002 House · vote #454 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 101–325 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

2 failed 1 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 609 – An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 107-724 that seeks to authorize the use of U.S. armed forces … Failed Oct 10, 2002
HAMDT 608 – An amendment numbered 1 printed House Report 107-724 in the nature of a substitute that urges the U.S. to re-… Failed Oct 10, 2002
HAMDT 610 – An amendment considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 574. Pending –
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq - Expresses support for the President's efforts to: (1) strictly enforce through the United Nations Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions applicable to Iraq; and (2) obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions.

Authorizes the President to use the U.S. armed forces to: (1) defend U.S. national security against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and (2) enforce all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq. Directs the President, prior to or as soon as possible (but no later than 48 hours) after exercising such authority, to make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate his determination that: (1) reliance on further diplomatic or peaceful means alone will not achieve the above purposes; and (2) acting pursuant to this resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take necessary actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization for use of the armed forces, consistent with requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

Requires the President to report to Congress at least every 60 days on matters relevant to this resolution.

What's happening now October 16, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-243.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HJRES 110 Related bill Liberation of the Iraqi People Resolution
  • SJRES 45 Related bill Further Resolution on Iraq
  • SJRES 46 Related bill Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq
  • HRES 574 Procedurally related Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 114) to authorize the use of United States Armed For…
 Bill text 6 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 10
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Oct 8, 2002
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Calvert, Ken
California · Oct 8, 2002
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Oct 8, 2002
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Issa, Darrell
California · Oct 8, 2002
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Oct 8, 2002
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Oct 8, 2002
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 8, 2002
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Oct 8, 2002
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Oct 8, 2002
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Oct 8, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 114: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HJRES-114/
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