To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.
States that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution.
Became Public Law No: 107-40.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Diaz-Balart asked that it shall be in order at any time without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House H.J. Res 64; the joint resolution shall be considered as read; the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) five hours of debate on the joint resolution equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations; and (2) one motion to recommit; and upon passage of the joint resolution, the House shall be considered to have passed S. J. Res. 23.
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H5638-5683)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House preceeded with five hours of debate on H.J. Res 64.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to International Relations. (consideration: CR H5681-5682; text: CR H5681)
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion. The instructions contained in the motion require the committee on International Relations to report the bill back to the House with an amendment adding a new section 3 to the Joint Resolution. The proposed section 3 would require the President to report to Congress at least once every 60 days after the enactment of the joint resolution on the status of efforts made to carry out the resolution and to further stipulate that reporting and consultation requirements of the War Powers Act be adhered to.
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 1 (Roll no. 342).
Roll Call #342 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 1 (Roll no. 342).
Roll Call #342 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 23 for further action.