A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress must approve any offensive military action against Iraq.

Summary

Supports: (1) the actions taken by the President to defend Saudi Arabia; and (2) the President's diplomatic and economic initiatives to resolve the Persian Gulf crisis. Demands that Iraq immediately withdraw from its illegal occupation of Kuwait. Finds that: (1) the Constitution vests all power to declare war in the Congress; and (2) any offensive military action taken by the United States against Iraq must be pursuant to an explicit authorization by the Congress before such action may be initiated.

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1. 4 January 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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2. 4 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] · D · Cosponsor
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