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Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.

USA115th CongressHRES-1069| House 
| Updated: 9/13/2018
Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Walter B. Jones (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President is required to: (1) seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and (2) consult with Congress before introducing the U.S. Armed Forces into situations of hostilities. Expresses the sense of the House that the use of the U.S. Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional.
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Sep 13, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • September 13, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 13, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.

USA115th CongressHRES-1069| House 
| Updated: 9/13/2018
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President is required to: (1) seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and (2) consult with Congress before introducing the U.S. Armed Forces into situations of hostilities. Expresses the sense of the House that the use of the U.S. Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional.
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Timeline
Sep 13, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • September 13, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 13, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Walter B. Jones (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSyriaWar and emergency powers