H.J. Res. 64
107th Congress
House
Authorization for Use of Military Force
Official title: To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.
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CongressCongress and military policyCongressional-Presidential relationsCrime and Law EnforcementDepartment of DefenseEBB TerrorismFederal installationsFederal office buildingsGovernment Operations and PoliticsInternational AffairsMilitary interventionMilitary operationsNew York CityOffice buildingsPennsylvaniaPresident and foreign policyPresident as Commander-in-ChiefSeptember 11, 2001State-sponsored terrorismTerrorismTransportation and Public WorksVirginiaWar and emergency powers
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Sep 14, 2001
Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 23 for further action.
Sep 14, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2001
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 1 (Roll no. 342).
Sep 14, 2001
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2001
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 14, 2001
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion. The instructions contained in the motion require the committee on International Relations to report the bill back to the House with an amendment adding a new section 3 to the Joint Resolution. The proposed section 3 would require the President to report to Congress at least once every 60 days after the enactment of the joint resolution on the status of efforts made to carry out the resolution and to further stipulate that reporting and consultation requirements of the War Powers Act be adhered to.
Sep 14, 2001
Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to International Relations. (consideration: CR H5681-5682; text: CR H5681)
Sep 14, 2001
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Sep 14, 2001
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House preceeded with five hours of debate on H.J. Res 64.
Sep 14, 2001
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H5638-5683)
Sep 14, 2001
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Sep 14, 2001
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Diaz-Balart asked that it shall be in order at any time without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House H.J. Res 64; the joint resolution shall be considered as read; the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) five hours of debate on the joint resolution equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations; and (2) one motion to recommit; and upon passage of the joint resolution, the House shall be considered to have passed S. J. Res. 23.
Sep 14, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 14, 2001
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2001 | House · vote #342 | On Passage | Passed | 420–1 | See who voted → |
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Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 23 for further action.
Plain-English summary
Authorization for Use of Military Force - Authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations, or persons.
States that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution.
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