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H.J.Res. 114 (107th)

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002

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Introduced

2 October 2002

Last action

16 October 2002 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-243.

Sponsors

Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Schrock, Edward L. [R-VA-2], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4], Rep. Grucci, Felix J., Jr. [R-NY-1], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

20 August 2025

Defence

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Summary

Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq - Expresses support for the President's efforts to: (1) strictly enforce through the United Nations Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions applicable to Iraq; and (2) obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions. Authorizes the President to use the U.S. armed forces to: (1) defend U.S. national security against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and (2) enforce all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq. Directs the President, prior to or as soon as possible (but no later than 48 hours) after 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) reliance on further diplomatic or peaceful means alone will not achieve the above purposes; and (2) acting pursuant to this resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take necessary actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization for use of the armed forces, consistent with requirements of the War Powers Resolution. Requires the President to report to Congress at least every 60 days on matters relevant to this resolution.

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Timeline

  1. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 October 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 October 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 October 2002

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 574 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 114 with 17 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment to the preamble and the amendment to the text recommended by the Committee on International Relations and now printed in the joint resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  7. 7 October 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 7 October 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-721.

    Source: Committee

  9. 7 October 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-721.

    Source: Committee

  10. 8 October 2002

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 114 with 17 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment to the preamble and the amendment to the text recommended by the Committee on International Relations and now printed in the joint resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 October 2002

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 574. (consideration: CR H7189-7247, H7268-7301; text of measure as introduced: CR H7189-7190; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7190-7191)

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 October 2002

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 574 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 October 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with the remaining 5 hours and 15 minutes of debate on H.J. Res 114.

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 October 2002

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7309-7345, H7375-7410, H7413-7442, H7706-7735)

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 October 2002

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 10 October 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 10 October 2002

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 296 - 133 (Roll no. 455).

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 October 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 296 - 133 (Roll no. 455).

    Source: Floor

  19. 10 October 2002

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 101 - 325 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H7796-7797)

    Source: Floor

  20. 10 October 2002

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  21. 10 October 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House completed general debate on H.J. Res. 114.

    Source: Floor

  22. 10 October 2002

    Floor

    Mr. Kucinich moved to recommit with instructions to International Relations. (consideration: CR H7796-7799)

    Source: Floor

  23. 10 October 2002

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  24. 10 October 2002

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7739-7799)

    Source: Floor

  25. 11 October 2002

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 10/10/2002 S10342)

    Source: Floor

  26. 11 October 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 237.

    Source: Floor

  27. 15 October 2002

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  28. 15 October 2002

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  29. 16 October 2002

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-243.

    Source: President

  30. 16 October 2002

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  31. 16 October 2002

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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