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

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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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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 January 1991

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