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H.J.Res. 62 (102nd)

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution

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Introduced

10 January 1991

Last action

31 January 1991 · Committee

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

Sponsors

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large]

Subjects

Defence

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26 August 2025

Defence

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Summary

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution - Authorizes the President to use U.S. armed forces pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 678 to achieve the implementation of specified other Security Council resolutions concerning Iraq's aggression against Kuwait. Requires the President, prior to 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) the United States has used all appropriate diplomatic and other peaceful means to obtain compliance by Iraq with such resolutions; and (2) those efforts have not been and would not be successful in obtaining such compliance. Declares that this Act grants specific statutory authorization to use such forces pursuant to the War Powers Act. Requires the President, at least every 60 days, to submit to the Congress a summary on the status of efforts to obtain compliance by Iraq with such resolutions.

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Timeline

  1. 10 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 January 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 January 1991

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.J.Res.77.

    Source: Committee

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