A joint resolution authorizing the use of United States Armed Forces in Somalia.
Resolution Authorizing the Use of United States Armed Forces in Somalia - Expresses support for United Nations (UN) efforts in Somalia.
Commends the armed forces for successfully establishing a secure environment for the humanitarian relief operations in Somalia.
Authorizes the President to use the armed forces to implement UN Security Council Resolutions 794 (which authorizes the use of all necessary means to establish a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations in Somalia) and 814 (which provides for the establishment of the UN-led force there).
Declares that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization for the use of U.S. troops under the War Powers Resolution. Terminates such authorization at the earlier of: (1) the end of 12 months after enactment of this Act unless extended by the Congress; or (2) expiration of the mandate of the UN-led force in Somalia.
Directs the President to report to the Congress regarding: (1) armed forces participation in and support for the UN-led force in Somalia; (2) transition to a UN-led force; (3) any agreements with the UN regarding use of the armed forces in Somalia; and (4) costs of UN-authorized operations in that country.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek to ensure that incremental costs incurred by the United States in connection with the United States- and UN-led forces in Somalia are reimbursed to the maximum extent possible by the UN and other members of the international community.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 173. (consideration: CR H2611-2618, H2620)
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 45 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original text for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Foreign Affairs now printed in the joint resolution. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 173 and Rule XXIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable George (Buddy) Darden to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S.J. Res. 45 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2744-2765)
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 173, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Hamilton amendment.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 173, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with sixty minutes of debate on the Gilman amendment in the nature of a substitute.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 173, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Roth amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 173, the committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the solomon amendemnt.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S.J. Res. 45.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 183).
Roll Call #183 (House)On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 183).
Roll Call #183 (House)The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.