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S.J.Res. 159 (98th)
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.
Introduced
12 September 1983
Last action
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Status
Became Public Law No: 98-119.
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14 January 2025
Summary
Lebanon Peacekeeping Resolution - Authorizes the President to maintain U.S. armed forces in Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force for 120 days from the expiration of the 60 day period authorized under the War Powers Resolution.
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4 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 13 October 1983
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 29 September 1983
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 26 September 1983
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 12 September 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/159
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/sjres/159