HR 256
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 256.
Jun 17, 2021
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 256 under a closed rule and provides for consideration of H.R. 1187 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill and for one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides that H. Res. 467 is adopted.
Jun 17, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 17, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 161 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2899)
Jun 17, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 219 (Roll no. 171).
Jun 17, 2021
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H2909)
Jun 17, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 17, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 473. (consideration: CR H2899-2910)
Jun 14, 2021
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, H. Rept. 117-56, Part II.
Jun 14, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 473 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 256 under a closed rule and provides for consideration of H.R. 1187 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill and for one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides that H. Res. 467 is adopted.
Jun 8, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Jun 8, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-56.
Mar 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
Mar 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2021 | House · vote #172 | On Passage | Passed | 268–161 | See who voted → |
| Jun 17, 2021 | House · vote #171 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 204–219 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
103
D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Butterfield, G. K.
D
Dean, Madeleine
Meijer, Peter
D
Mfume, Kweisi
D
Castor, Kathy
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
R
Davidson, Warren
Delgado, Antonio
D
Larson, John B.
ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE
D
Sánchez, Linda T.
D
Slotkin, Elissa
D
Vargas, Juan
D
Strickland, Marilyn
D
Adams, Alma S.
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
D
Escobar, Veronica
D
Jacobs, Sara
PRICE, DAVID
D
Scanlon, Mary Gay
D
Takano, Mark
D
Torres, Ritchie
D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
D
Bera, Ami
Deutch, Theodore
D
Evans, Dwight
Levin, Andy
McNerney, Jerry
D
Keating, William R.
D
Lieu, Ted
D
Trahan, Lori
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
D
Carson, André
D
Case, Ed
D
Hayes, Jahana
Kahele, Kaiali'i
D
Kelly, Robin L.
D
Larsen, Rick
D
Castro, Joaquin
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
Himes, James A.
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
D
Titus, Dina
Yarmuth, John
D
Beatty, Joyce
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
D
Brownley, Julia
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