Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution

Summary

Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution - Authorizes the President, for purposes of the War Powers Resolution, to continue the participation by U.S. armed forces in the Multinational Force in Lebanon, subject to specified conditions. States that such conditions will not preclude such protective measures as are necessary to ensure the safety of such Multinational Force in Lebanon. Requires the President to report to Congress, at least every six months, with respect to the situation in Lebanon. Requires specified information to be included in such reports. Declares the participation of the armed forces of other countries in the Multinational Force in Lebanon to be essential. States Congress' belief that U.S. policy should promote Israeli, Syrian, and Lebanese discussions aimed at the withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon and the establishment of conditions that will permit the Lebanese armed forces to carry out their responsibilities in the Beirut area. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should discuss with members of the U.N. Security Council the establishment of a U.N. peacekeeping force to replace the Multinational Force in Lebanon. Requires an analysis of the implications of the response to such discussions to be included in the President's report to Congress. Provides that the continued participation of the U.S. armed forces in the Multinational Force in Lebanon shall be authorized for 18 months, unless the Congress extends it for a longer period. Requires such participation to terminate sooner upon the: (1) withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon, unless the President makes a specified certification to the Congress; or (2) assumption by the United Nations or Lebanon of the responsibilities of the Multinational Force in Lebanon; or (3) implementation of other effective security arrangements in the area. Provides that nothing in this resolution shall: (1) preclude the President from withdrawing U.S. armed forces participation in such Multinational Force in Lebanon if circumstances warrant it or Congress directs such a withdrawal; or (2) modify, limit, or supersede any provision of the War Powers Resolution or a specified part of the Lebanon Emergency Assistance Act of 1983 (relating to congressional authorization for the expansion in the number or role of U.S. armed forces in Lebanon).

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Timeline

1. 20 September 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 September 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 September 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 September 1983

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 September 1983

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

6. 22 September 1983

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 27 September 1983

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.318 Reported to House.

   Source: Floor

8. 27 September 1983

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 235.

   Source: Calendars

9. 27 September 1983

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Report No: 98-385.

   Source: Committee

10. 27 September 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Report No: 98-385.

    Source: Committee

11. 27 September 1983

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted a Modified Closed Rule Providing Two Hours of General Debate.

    Source: Floor

12. 28 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 270 - 161 (Record Vote No: 356).

    Source: Floor

13. 28 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 270 - 161 (Record Vote No: 356).

    Source: Floor

14. 28 September 1983

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

15. 28 September 1983

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

16. 29 September 1983

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 28 September 1983

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 27 September 1983

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Zschau, Edwin V. W. [R-CA-12] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H. J. Res. 364) providing statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution for continued United States participation in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon in order to obtain withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon.
• related to ← A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 6, 1983 as "National Disabled Veterans Week".
• related to ← Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution
• related to ← A joint resolution providing statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution for continued United States participation in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon in order to obtain withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon.
• related to ← A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 6, 1983, as "National Disabled Veteran's Week".
• amends ← A substitute amendment to strike the text of the resolution after the 'resolve' clause and insert new language providing that after the end of 90 days beginning 8/29/83, funds may not be used for peacekeeping activities in Lebanon by U.S. forces unless before the completion of that period 1) the President has invoked the War Powers Resolution or 2) the President certifies that a ceasefire is in effect and significat progress is being made in a negotiated political resolution. If such certification is made it must be recertified every 30 days or the War Powers Resolution is deemed invoked. This resolution is not to preclude withdrawal of the troops by the President or by congressional resolution, not does it change any provision of that Resolution or the Lebanon Emergency Act regarding number of U.S. troops in Lebanon.
• amends ← An amendment to change the requirement on reports to the Congress from every 6 months, to every 60 days; also to require reports on contributions of each participating country to the achievement of the objectives of the multinational force in Lebanon; require report on the progress during the reporting period in the training of the Lebanese armed forces; report on the level of fighting that has occurred and whether a ceasefire is in effect; a report on estimated additional cost to the U.S.; on the number of U.S. military casualties in the period; and progress in negotiations. The amendment also adds a provision in the statement of policy that "the Congress is opposed to any partition of Lebanon and the annexation of its territory by any foreign country".