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.

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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Timeline

1. 12 September 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 September 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 September 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 26 September 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-242.

   Source: Committee

5. 26 September 1983

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

   Source: Floor

6. 26 September 1983

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.

   Source: Calendars

7. 26 September 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-242.

   Source: Committee

8. 27 September 1983

   Floor

   Considered by Senate.

   Source: Floor

9. 28 September 1983

   Floor

   Considered by Senate.

   Source: Floor

10. 29 September 1983

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

11. 29 September 1983

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

12. 29 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 54-46. Record Vote No: 274.

    Source: Floor

13. 29 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 253 - 156 (Record Vote No: 370).

    Source: Floor

14. 29 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 253 - 156 (Record Vote No: 370).

    Source: Floor

15. 4 October 1983

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

16. 4 October 1983

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

17. 4 October 1983

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

18. 12 October 1983

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-119.

    Source: President

19. 12 October 1983

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

20. 12 October 1983

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

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Documents

4 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 13 October 1983

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 29 September 1983

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 September 1983

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Sponsors

• Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution
• related to → Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution
• amends ← To terminate the authorization for participation of United States Armed Forces in the Multinational Force in Lebanon six months after the date of enactment of this joint resolution, and for other purposes.
• amends ← To condition the effective date of the authorization of participation by United States Forces in the Multinational Force in Lebanon on the President's transmittal of a report under the War Powers Act.
• amends ← To shorten the authorized period of participation of U.S. Armed Forces in the multinational force in Lebanon from eighteen months to six months.
• amends ← To establish that American troops in Lebanon are in a situation in which hostilities exist.
• amends ← To require the President to submit to the Congress the report required under Section 4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution and to specify the roles and missions of United States Armed Forces in Lebanon; and to extend the 60-day period for 60 days from the date of enactment, provided that the President submits the report.
• amends ← Providing for the withdrawal of American forces from Lebanon in the event all other countries withdraw from the Multinational Force in Lebanon.
• amends ← To state that U.S. participation in the Multinational Force in Lebanon in order to maintain a secure area from which the Government of Lebanon can restore full control over its own territory.
• amends ← To revise the contents of the report.

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