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HR 3261 117th Congress House International Affairs 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.

Introduced: June 28, 2021 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 12, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 29, 2021
Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260)
Jun 29, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260)
Jun 29, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 3261 are considered vacated.
Jun 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3261.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3174-3176; text: CR H3174)
Jun 28, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 19, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill repeals the January 14, 1991, resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iraq.

What's happening now July 12, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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