HCONRES 248
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.
Introduced: March 4, 2010
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To President
Became law
Mar 10, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2010
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 65 - 356 (Roll no. 98).
Mar 10, 2010
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 65 - 356 (Roll no. 98).
Mar 10, 2010
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1285)
Mar 10, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 248.
Mar 10, 2010
Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 248 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 10, 2010
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1146. (consideration: CR H1251-1286; text of measure as introduced: CR H1251)
Mar 10, 2010
Rule H. Res. 1146 passed House.
Mar 9, 2010
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1146 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 248 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 9, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1176)
Mar 4, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 4, 2010
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1001)
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2010 | House · vote #98 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 65–356 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan: (1) by no later than 30 days after this resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove them by such date, by no later than December 31, 2010, or such earlier date that the President determines that they can be safely removed.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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