Persian Gulf Navigation Protection Act of 1987 - Declares that for purposes of the War Powers Resolution, the 60-day period allotted for congressional authorization of the use of U.S. troops is deemed to have begun on October 19, 1987, with respect to U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf.
Authorizes the President to continue to deploy U.S. armed forces in the Gulf, but stipulates that the use of such forces to convoy or escort vessels owned by any government or national of a country bordering the Gulf as of June 1, 1987, may continue only for six months after the expiration of such 60-day period.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged. Pursuant to section 6 of Public Law 93-148.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged. Pursuant to section 6 of Public Law 93-148.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 456.
The priviledged status of the joint resolution, pursuant to Public Law 93-148, revoked on point of order. By Voice Vote.
Returned to the Calendar by unanimous consent. Calendar No. 456.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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