Regarding United States policy to reverse Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.

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. Authorizes the continued use of American military force to enforce the United Nations economic embargo against Iraq, to defend Saudi Arabia from direct Iraqi attack, and to protect American forces in the region. Pledges continued support for sustaining the policy of increasing economic and diplomatic pressure against Iraq, maintaining military options, and seeking to increase the military and financial contributions made by allied nations. Declares that: (1) the Constitution requires the President to obtain authorization from the Congress before initiating new offensive military action or waging war against Iraq or Iraqi forces; and (2) the Congress does not rule out the enactment at a later time of a declaration of war or other congressional authorization for the use of force. Sets forth priority procedures for, and commits the House leadership to, swift consideration of any presidential request to authorize the use of force against Iraq.

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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

   Vote

   On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 250 (Roll No. 8).

   Source: Floor

4. 12 January 1991

   Vote

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 250 (Roll No. 8).

   Source: Floor

5. 12 January 1991

   Floor

   The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

   Source: Floor

6. 12 January 1991

   Floor

   DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of section #3 of H. Res. 27, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hamilton/Gephardt resolution regarding United States policy to reverse Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.

   Source: Floor

7. 12 January 1991

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

8. 12 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

9. 12 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor

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