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S.J.Res. 1 (102nd)

A joint resolution regarding United States policy to reverse Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.

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Introduced

10 January 1991

Last action

12 January 1991 · Vote

Status

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-53. Record Vote No: 1.

Sponsors

Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

2 June 2021

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Declares that the Congress: (1) is firmly committed to reversing Iraq's occupation of Kuwait; and (2) supports the continued application of international sanctions and diplomatic efforts to pressure Iraq to leave Kuwait, but does not rule out declaring war or authorizing the use of force at a later time. Authorizes the use of American military force to enforce the United Nations economic embargo against Iraq, defend Saudi Arabia from direct Iraqi attack, and protect American forces in the region. Pledges continued support for sustaining the policy of increasing economic and diplomatic pressure against Iraq, maintaining U.S. military options, and seeking to increase the military and financial contributions made by allied nations. Declares that: (1) the Constitution vests all power to declare war in the Congress; and (2) the Congress will expeditiously consider any presidential request for a declaration of war or for authority to use military force against Iraq. Sets forth congressional priority procedures for consideration of a joint resolution declaring war or authorizing military force against Iraq.

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Timeline

  1. 10 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 10 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 January 1991

    Floor

    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

    Source: Floor

  4. 12 January 1991

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  5. 12 January 1991

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-53. Record Vote No: 1.

    Source: Floor

Votes

12 January 1991 · Joint Resolution Defeated · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 1 · Joint Resolution Defeated · Official source

Yes 46 · No 53 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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