To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.
Authorizes the President to use the U.S. armed forces to: (1) defend U.S. national security against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and (2) enforce all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq. Directs the President, prior to or as soon as possible (but no later than 48 hours) after exercising such authority, to make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate his determination that: (1) reliance on further diplomatic or peaceful means alone will not achieve the above purposes; and (2) acting pursuant to this joint resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take necessary actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization for use of the armed forces, consistent with requirements of the War Powers Resolution.
Requires the President to report to Congress at least every 60 days on matters relevant to this resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 630.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 114.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Kucinich moved to recommit with instructions to International Relations. (consideration: CR H7796-7799)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require additional language which directs that prior to the exercise of authority to use force, the President shall transmit to Congress a report, in unclassified form, that addresses the impact of such use of force on the national security interests of the United States.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 101 - 325 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H7796-7797)
Roll Call #454 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 296 - 133 (Roll no. 455).
Roll Call #455 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 296 - 133 (Roll no. 455).
Roll Call #455 (House)Enacted as Public Law 107-243
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 10/10/2002 S10342)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 237.
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 237.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 107-243.
Became Public Law No: 107-243.