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H.Con.Res. 32 (102nd)

To express the sense of Congress that Congress must approve any offensive military action against Iraq.

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Introduced

12 January 1991

Last action

12 January 1991 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Sangmeister, George E. [D-IL-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Finds that the Constitution vests all power to declare war in the Congress. Declares that any offensive action against Iraq must be explicitly approved in advance by the Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 10 January 1991

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 27 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 77, H. Con. Res. 32 and H. Con. Res. 33.

    Source: Floor

  2. 12 January 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  3. 12 January 1991

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 January 1991

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 302 - 131 (Roll no. 7).

    Source: Floor

  5. 12 January 1991

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 302 - 131 (Roll no. 7).

    Source: Floor

  6. 12 January 1991

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 January 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of section #2 of H. Res. 27, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bennett/Durbin resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Congress must approve any offensive military action against Iraq.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 January 1991

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 27.

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 12 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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