Declares that the Congress: (1) is firmly committed to reversing Iraq's occupation of Kuwait; and (2) supports the continued application of international sanctions and diplomatic efforts to pressure Iraq to leave Kuwait, but does not rule out declaring war or authorizing the use of force at a later time.
Authorizes the use of American military force to enforce the United Nations economic embargo against Iraq, defend Saudi Arabia from direct Iraqi attack, and protect American forces in the region.
Pledges continued support for sustaining the policy of increasing economic and diplomatic pressure against Iraq, maintaining U.S. military options, and seeking to increase the military and financial contributions made by allied nations.
Declares that: (1) the Constitution vests all power to declare war in the Congress; and (2) the Congress will expeditiously consider any presidential request for a declaration of war or for authority to use military force against Iraq.
Sets forth congressional priority procedures for consideration of a joint resolution declaring war or authorizing military force against Iraq.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-53. Record Vote No: 1.
Roll Call #1 (Senate)Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-53. Record Vote No: 1.
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