Declaring that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya.

Summary

Declares that, as it pertains to the continuing armed engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against the government of Libya, the President has exceeded the statutory time limits in the War Powers Resolution and is therefore in violation of the law. Calls on the President to seek a formal authorization from Congress to continue the mission in Libya and cease armed engagement against the government of Libya until further action is authorized by Congress.

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Timeline

1. 24 May 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 24 May 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 May 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] · R · Cosponsor
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• related to ← A joint resolution declaring that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya.