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A joint resolution formalizing congressional opposition to any withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty, requiring the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty, and authorizing litigation to advance the Senate's constitutional authority.

USA115th CongressSJRES-62| Senate 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (7)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John McCain (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution states that Congress opposes any effort to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty. The President may withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty, in accordance with its terms and pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate, only if two-thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an Act of Congress. The Senate Legal Counsel may represent the Senate in initiating or intervening in federal judicial proceedings to oppose U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty and to ensure that any such withdrawal is pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5426-5427)
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5426-5427)

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A joint resolution formalizing congressional opposition to any withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty, requiring the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty, and authorizing litigation to advance the Senate's constitutional authority.

USA115th CongressSJRES-62| Senate 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
This joint resolution states that Congress opposes any effort to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty. The President may withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty, in accordance with its terms and pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate, only if two-thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an Act of Congress. The Senate Legal Counsel may represent the Senate in initiating or intervening in federal judicial proceedings to oppose U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty and to ensure that any such withdrawal is pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5426-5427)
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5426-5427)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (7)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John McCain (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesCivil actions and liabilityCollective securityCongressional oversightEuropeInternational law and treatiesJudicial review and appealsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSenate