States that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution.
[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
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[H.J. Res. 64 Agreed to House (ATH)]
107th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 64
To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those
responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 14, 2001
Mr. Armey (for himself and Mr. Gephardt) introduced the following joint
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
September 14, 2001
Committee on International Relations discharged; which was considered
and agreed to
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JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those
responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.
Whereas on September 11, 2001, acts of treacherous violence were committed
against the United States and its citizens;
Whereas such acts render it both necessary and appropriate that the United
States exercise its rights to self-defense and to protect United States
citizens both at home and abroad;
Whereas in light of the threat to the national security and foreign policy of
the United States posed by these grave acts of violence;
Whereas such acts continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security and foreign policy of the United States; and
Whereas the President has authority under the Constitution to take action to
deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This joint resolution may be cited as the ``Authorization for Use
of Military Force''.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
(a) In General.--That the President is authorized to use all
necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations,
or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the
terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such
organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of
international terrorism against the United States by such nations,
organizations or persons.
(b) War Powers Resolution Requirements.--
(1) Specific statutory authorization.--Consistent with
section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress
declares that this section is intended to constitute specific
statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of
the War Powers Resolution.
(2) Applicability of other requirements.--Nothing in this
resolution supercedes any requirement of the War Powers
Resolution.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Diaz-Balart asked that it shall be in order at any time without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House H.J. Res 64; the joint resolution shall be considered as read; the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) five hours of debate on the joint resolution equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations; and (2) one motion to recommit; and upon passage of the joint resolution, the House shall be considered to have passed S. J. Res. 23.
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H5638-5683)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House preceeded with five hours of debate on H.J. Res 64.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to International Relations. (consideration: CR H5681-5682; text: CR H5681)
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion. The instructions contained in the motion require the committee on International Relations to report the bill back to the House with an amendment adding a new section 3 to the Joint Resolution. The proposed section 3 would require the President to report to Congress at least once every 60 days after the enactment of the joint resolution on the status of efforts made to carry out the resolution and to further stipulate that reporting and consultation requirements of the War Powers Act be adhered to.
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 1 (Roll no. 342).
Roll Call #342 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 1 (Roll no. 342).
Roll Call #342 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 23 for further action.