HCONRES 83
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
Introduced: January 8, 2020
Introduced by:
Slotkin, Elissa
Democratic
· Michigan
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 9, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 9, 2020
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H92)
Jan 9, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 7).(text: CR H92)
Jan 9, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 9, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 83.
Jan 9, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.
Jan 9, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 781. (consideration: CR H92-116)
Jan 9, 2020
Rule H. Res. 781 passed House.
Jan 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 8, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 781 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.
Jan 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2020 | House · vote #7 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 224–194 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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