HCONRES 28
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
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 9, 2011
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Mar 17, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2011
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 93 - 321, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
Mar 17, 2011
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 93 - 321, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
Mar 17, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1967-1968)
Mar 17, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the concurrent resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the concurrent resolution until later in the legislative day.
Mar 17, 2011
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1953)
Mar 17, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 28.
Mar 17, 2011
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1920-1953; text of measure as introduced: CR H1920)
Mar 9, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 9, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1643)
Mar 9, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2011 | House · vote #193 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 93–321 | 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, 2011, 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
1
Cosponsors
1