Finds that the Constitution vests all power to declare war in the Congress.
Declares that any offensive action against Iraq must be explicitly approved in advance by the Congress.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 27 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 77, H. Con. Res. 32 and H. Con. Res. 33.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 27.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of section #2 of H. Res. 27, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bennett/Durbin resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Congress must approve any offensive military action against Iraq.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 302 - 131 (Roll no. 7).
Roll Call #7 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 302 - 131 (Roll no. 7).
Roll Call #7 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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