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H.R. 2956 (110th)

Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act

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Introduced

10 July 2007

Last action

16 July 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Mahoney, Tim [D-FL-16], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 authorized the President to use the Armed Forces as appropriate to defend U.S. national security against the continuing threat posed by the government of Iraq at the time; (2) the government of Iraq which was in power at that time has been removed; (3) the current Iraqi government does not pose a threat to the United States; and (4) after more than four years of efforts by members of the Armed Forces and U.S. civilians, the government of Iraq must now be responsible for Iraq's future course. Directs the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of Armed Forces in Iraq beginning no later than 120 days after the enactment of this Act and complete the reduction and transition to a limited presence in Iraq by no later than April 1, 2008 Directs the President, by January 1, 2008, to transmit to the congressional defense, appropriations, and foreign relations committees a comprehensive U.S. strategy for Iraq. Requires the President to update such strategy no later than July 1, 2008, and every 90 days thereafter, including a description of the number of Armed Forces deployed to Iraq and the missions for which they are so deployed.

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Timeline

  1. 10 July 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 July 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 July 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 July 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 July 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 533 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2956 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived except thos arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI.

    Source: Floor

  6. 12 July 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 July 2007

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 201 (Roll no. 624). (text: CR H7674-7675)

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 July 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 201 (Roll no. 624).(text: CR H7674-7675)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 July 2007

    Vote

    On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 623).

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Skelton moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair (consideration: CR H7718-7719)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  11. 12 July 2007

    Floor

    Mrs. Wilson (NM) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 July 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Skelton raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Skelton stated that the provisions contained in the motion to recommit are not germane to the bill. Sustained by the Chair.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  13. 12 July 2007

    Floor

    Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 July 2007

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2956 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI.

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 July 2007

    Floor

    Mrs. Wilson (NM) moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services. (consideration: CR H7717)

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 July 2007

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7719)

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 July 2007

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 533. (consideration: CR H7674-7719)

    Source: Floor

  18. 12 July 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 533 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 16 July 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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