Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

98^th

S. 639
(P.L. 98-43)
Lebanon Emergency Assistance Act of 1983

Required the President to seek statutory authority for any substantial expansion of U.S. participation in for any substantial expansion of U.S. participation in Senate Lebanon the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon.

Measure passed Senate
May 20, 1983 Emergency
(voice vote)

Assistance Act of Measure passed House
in 1983 House June 2, 1983
276-76
(vote #153) H.J.Res. 364 To provide statutory authority under the War Measure passed in Multinational Force (vote #153)

H.J.Res. 364
Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution

To provide statutory authority under the War Powers Resolution for continued U.S. participation House in Lebanon in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon for up to 18 months after enactment.

Measure passed House
September 28, 1983
270-161
September 28, 1983 Resolution for up to 18 months after enactment. 270-161 (vote #356) H.Amdt. 395 to Long substitute amendment requires the President Rejected in House H.J.Res. 364 (vote #356)

Long substitute amendment requires the President to invoke the War Powers Resolution by the end of September 28, 1983 November, or at the end of any month thereafter, 158-272 unless President certifies to Congress that a cease- (vote #360) fire was in effect and being observed by all parties, and that significant progress was being made in negotiations to broaden the base of Lebanese government. S.J.Res. 159 Authorizes the President to maintain U.S. Armed Measure passed in (P.L. 98-119) government.

Rejected in House
September 28, 1983
158-272
(vote #360)

S.J.Res. 159
(P.L. 98-119)
Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution

Authorizes the President to maintain U.S. Armed Forces in Lebanon as part of a multinational Forces in Lebanon as part of a multinational House Multinational Force peacekeeping force for 18 months; determines that September 29, 1983 in Lebanon the requirements of Section §4(a)(1) of the War Powers 253-156 Resolution Resolution became operational on August 29, 1983.

Measure passed House
September 29, 1983
253-156
(vote #370)

Measure passed Senate
in Senate September 29, 1983
54-46
(vote #274) S.Amdt. 2231 to Baker motion to kil (vote #274)

S.Amdt. 2231 to S.J.Res. 159

Baker motion to kill the Byrd amendment stating the Byrd amendment stating Agreed to in Senate S.J.Res. 159 that U.S. Marines in Lebanon became engaged in September 29, 1983 hostilities on August 29, 1983, requiring the 55-45 President to submit report to Congress under Section (vote #269) Congressional Research Service 2 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes §4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution concerning hostilities, and extending for 60 days from enactment of the resolution the President's ’s authority to keep U.S. forces in Lebanon. S.Amdt. 2228 to Baker motion to kil authority to keep U.S. forces in Lebanon.

Agreed to in Senate
September 29, 1983
55-45
(vote #269)

S.Amdt. 2228 to S.J.Res. 159

Baker motion to kill the Pell amendment to the Pell amendment to Agreed to in Senate S.J.Res. 159 authorize the U.S. Marines to remain in Lebanon September 29, 1983 for an additional six months instead of 18.

Agreed to in Senate
September 29, 1983
62-38
(vote #270) S.Amdt. 2239 to Baker motion to kil the Tsongas amendment Agreed to in Senate S.J.Res. 159 stating that a purpose of the deployment of U.S. September 29, 1983 Marines in Lebanon was “maintain a secure area 56-42 from which the Government of Lebanon can (vote #271) restore ful control.” S.Amdt. 2240 to Baker motion to kil (vote #270)

S.Amdt. 2239 to S.J.Res. 159

Baker motion to kill the Tsongas amendment stating that a purpose of the deployment of U.S. Marines in Lebanon was to help the Lebanese government "maintain a secure area from which to restore full control over its own territory."

Agreed to in Senate
September 29, 1983
56-42
(vote #271)

S.Amdt. 2240 to S.J.Res. 159

Baker motion to kill the Levin amendment stating that "the Levin amendment stating Agreed to in Senate S.J.Res. 159 that “actual or imminent hostilities involving U.S. armed forces" began on August 29, 1983.

Agreed to in Senate
September 29, 1983
54-45
September 29, 1983 armed forces” began on August 29, 1983. 54-45 (vote #272) S.Amdt. 2233 to Baker motion to kil (vote #272)

S.Amdt. 2233 to S.J.Res. 159

Baker motion to kill Eagleton amendment to allow Eagleton amendment to allow Agreed to in Senate S.J.Res. 159 the U.S. to take such "“defensive measures as may September 29, 1983 be appropriate"” to protect the multinational 66-34 peacekeeping force in Lebanon rather than "protective" (vote #273) “protective” measures; would require the President to report to Congress periodically on the results of efforts to secure removal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. H.Amdt. 494 to Long amendment to prohibit funds for deployment Rejected in House H.R. 4185 of U.S. Armed Forces participating in the November 2, 1983 Department of multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon after 153-274 Defense March 1, 1984. (vote #441) Appropriations for FY1984 Lebanon.

Agreed to in Senate
September 29, 1983
66-34
(vote #273)

H.Amdt. 494 to
H.R. 4185
Department of Defense Appropriations for FY1984

Long amendment to prohibit funds for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces participating in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon after March 1, 1984.

Rejected in House
November 2, 1983
153-274
(vote #441)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

98^th

S.Amdt. 2462 to H.J.Res. 308
(P.L. 98-161)
Joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt

Hart amendment to invoke the War Powers Resolution with respect to American military involvement in Grenada.

Agreed to in Senate
October 28, 1983
64-20
Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 98th S.Amdt. 2462 to Hart amendment to invoke the War Agreed to in Senate H.J.Res. 308 Powers Resolution with respect to October 28, 1983 (P.L. 98-161) American military involvement in Grenada. 64-20 Joint resolution (vote #321) increasing the Senate receded on inclusion statutory limit on of amendment in conference the public debt (vote #321)

The Senate receded on inclusion of the amendment in conference committee consideration (H. Rpt. 98-566) Rpt. 98-566)

H.J.Res. 402

H.J.Res. 402 Declared that the requirements of Section §4(a)(1) Measure passed in House 4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution became November 1, 1983 operative on October 25, 1983, when U.S. 403-23 Armed Forces were introduced into Grenada.

Measure passed House
November 1, 1983
403-23
(vote #437)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

101^st

H.Con.Res. 262

Expresses sadness over the loss of U.S. soldiers' lives as a lives as a Measure agreed to in 262 result of Operation Just Cause and commends the House President for his efforts to provide for the early return of February 7, 1990 the remaining U.S. troops from Panama.

Measure agreed to in House
February 7, 1990
389-26
(vote #12)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

101^st

S.Res. 318
Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 101st S.Res. 318 “Commends the President for his initial actions and Measure agreed to in Resolution to urges the President to act immediately, using Senate Resolution to condemn Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

"Commends the President for his initial actions with respect to Iraq. Urges the President to seek ... additional multilateral actions involving air, sea, or land forces as necessary’s unilateral and multilateral measures, to seek the ful August 2, 1990 invasion of Kuwait and unconditional withdrawal of all Iraqi forces from 97-0 Kuwaiti territory . . involving air, sea, and land (vote #211) forces as may be needed to maintain or restore international peace orand security in the region.” H.J.Res. 658 Supports the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Measure passed in United States the Persian Gulf region and expresses appreciation House Policy on Iraqi to such forces. October 1, 1990 Aggression 380-29 Resolution (vote #394) Congressional Research Service 4 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 101st security."

Measure agreed to in Senate
August 2, 1990
97-0
(vote #211)

H.J.Res. 658
United States Policy on Iraqi Aggression Resolution

Supports the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to the Persian Gulf region and expresses appreciation to such forces.

Measure passed House
October 1, 1990
380-29
(vote #394)

101^st

S.Con.Res. 147

S.Con.Res. 147 Supports continued action by the President to deter Measure agreed to in Iraqi aggression and to protect American lives and Senate interests in the region.

Measure agreed to in Senate
October 2, 1990
96-3
(vote #258)

102^nd

H.J.Res. 77
(P.L. 102-1)
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution

Joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 678.

Measure passed House
January 12, 1991
250-183
(vote #9)

#258) 102nd H.J.Res. 77 Joint resolution to authorize the use of United Measure passed in (P.L. 102-1) States Armed Forces pursuant to United Nations House Authorization for Security Council Resolution 678. January 12, 1991 Use of Military 250-183 Force Against Iraq (vote #9) Resolution H.Con.Res. 32 H.Con.Res. 32

Finds that the Constitution vests all power to Measure agreed to in declare war in the Congress. Declares that any House offensive action against Iraq must be explicitly January 12, 1991 approved in advance by the Congress.

Measure agreed to in House
January 12, 1991
302-131
(vote #7)

#7) H.Con.Res. 33

Authorizes the continued use of American military Measure rejected in force to enforce the United Nations economic House embargo against Iraq, to defend Saudi Arabia from January 12, 1991 direct Iraqi attack, and to protect American forces 183-250 in the region. Declares that (1) the Constitution (vote #8) requires the President to obtain authorization from the Congress before initiating new offensive military action or waging war against Iraq or Iraqi forces and (2) the Congress does not rule out the enactment at a later time of a declaration of war or other congressional authorization for the use of force.

Measure rejected in House
January 12, 1991
183-250
(vote #8)

S.J.Res. 1 S.J.Res. 1

Authorizes the use of American military force to Measure rejected by enforce the United Nations economic embargo Senate against Iraq, defend Saudi Arabia from direct Iraqi January 12, 1991 attack, and protect American forces in the region. 46-53 Declares that (1) the Constitution vests all power (vote #1) to declare war in the Congress and (2) the Congress will wil expeditiously consider any presidential request for a declaration of war or for authority to use military force against Iraq.

Measure rejected by Senate
January 12, 1991
46-53
(vote #1)

S.J.Res. 2
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution

Authorizes the President to use U.S. Armed Forces against Iraq pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 678.

Measure passed Senate
January 12, 1991
52-4
(vote #2)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

103^rd

S.J.Res. 45

S.J.Res. 45 Joint resolution authorizing the use of United States Armed U.S. Armed Measure passed in Forces in Somalia pursuant to United Nations Senate Security Council Resolution 794 providing for a February 4, 1993 secure environment to deliver relief supplies into (voice vote) Somalia. The House reported version authorized U.S. Measure passed in troops under the War Powers Resolution, but House terminated such authorization at the earlier of (1) end May 25, 1993 of one year from date of enactment of the act unless 243-179 extended by Congress; or (2) expiration of the (vote #183) United Nations-led force in Somalia. H.Amdt. 66 to Gilman substitute amendment to reduce from one Rejected in House S.J.Res. 45 year to six months authorization for U.S. participation May 25, 1993 and to delete the section of the bil complying with 179-248 the War Powers Resolution. (vote #179) H.Amdt. 67 to Roth amendment to end the U.S. troop authorization Rejected in House S.J.Res. 45 United Nations-led force in Somalia.

Measure passed Senate
February 4, 1993
(voice vote)

Measure passed House
May 25, 1993
243-179
(vote #183)

H.Amdt. 66 to
S.J.Res. 45

Gilman substitute amendment to reduce from one year to six months authorization for U.S. participation and to delete the section of the bill complying with the War Powers Resolution.

Rejected in House
May 25, 1993
179-248
(vote #179)

H.Amdt. 67 to
S.J.Res. 45

Roth amendment to end the U.S. troop authorization and financial aid in Somalia on June 30, 1993.

Rejected in House
May 25, 1993
127-299
and financial aid in Somalia on June 30, 1993. May 25, 1993 127-299 (vote #180)

H.Amdt. 68 to
S.J.Res. 45

Solomon amendment to commend U.S. Armed Forces for establishing a secure environment for humanitarian relief in Somalia.

Agreed to in House
May 25, 1993
425-0
#180) H.Amdt. 68 to Solomon amendment to commend U.S. Armed Agreed to in House S.J.Res. 45 Forces for establishing a secure environment for May 25, 1993 humanitarian relief in Somalia. 425-0 (vote #181)

H.Amdt. 68 to
S.J.Res. 45

Separate vote at request of Walker on amendment #181) H.Amdt. 68 to Separate vote at request of Walker on amendment Agreed to in House S.J.Res. 45 adopted by Solomon in Committee of the Whole to May 25, 1993 commend U.S. forces for establishing a secure 419-0 environment for humanitarian relief in Somalia.

Agreed to in House
May 25, 1993
419-0
(vote #182)

S.Amdt. 790 to
S. 1298
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994

Byrd amendment to the Byrd amendment expressing sense of Senate that the President should outline #182) S.Amdt. 790 to Byrd amendment to the Byrd amendment expressing Agreed to in Senate S. 1298 sense of Senate that the President should outline September 9, 1993 National Defense goals, objectives, and duration of deployment of U.S. 90-7 Authorization Act troops in Somalia and report to Congress by October (vote #252) for Fiscal Year 15, 1993; President should ask for and receive 1994 congressional authorization for continued deployment in Somalia by November 15, 1993; U.S. participation would terminate if Congress failed to authorize such continued involvement. Congressional Research Service 6 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes H.R. 2401 Adoption of National Defense Authorization Act for Measure passed in (P.L. 103-160) FY1994 including text of Byrd Amendment (S.Amdt. House National Defense 790 to S. 1298) as §1512. September 29, 1993 Authorization Act 268-162 for FY1994 (vote #474) Measure passed Senate October 6, 1993 continued involvement.

Agreed to in Senate
September 9, 1993
90-7
(vote #252)

H.R. 2401
(P.L. 103-160)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY1994

Adoption of National Defense Authorization Act for FY1994 including text of Byrd Amendment (S.Amdt. 790 to S. 1298) as Section 1512.

Measure passed House
September 29, 1993
268-162
(vote #474)

Measure passed Senate
October 6, 1993
(voice vote)

H.Amdt. 319 to
H.R. 2401

Gephardt amendment requiring the President to (voice vote) H.Amdt. 319 to Gephardt amendment requiring the President to Agreed to in House H.R. 2401 report to Congress by October 15, 1993, on goals, September 28, 1993 objectives, and duration of U.S. Armed Forces in 406-26 Somalia and expressing sense of Congress that the (vote #463) President should seek congressional authorization by November 15, 1993, for continued deployment in Somalia. H.Amdt. 319 to Separate vote at request of Walker on Gephardt Agreed to in House H.R. 2401 amendment (see above) adopted in the Committee of September 29, 1993 the Whole. 405-23 (vote #472) Spence motion to recommit bil Somalia.

Agreed to in House
September 28, 1993
406-26
(vote #463)

H.Amdt. 319 to
H.R. 2401

Separate vote at request of Walker on Gephardt amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole (described above).

Agreed to in House
September 29, 1993
405-23
(vote #472)

Spence motion to recommit bill to House Armed to House Armed Rejected in House Services with instructions to report back with September 29, 1993 amendment requiring the President to certify that it is 192-238 vital and necessary to protect U.S. national interests (vote #473) before placing U.S. troops under control of a foreign national on behalf of the United Nations. H.R. 3116 §8151 states the purposes for which Congress Conference report (P.L. 103-139) approves of the use of U.S. forces in Somalia. agreed to in House Department of national on behalf of the United Nations.

Rejected in House
September 29, 1993
192-238
(vote #473)

H.R. 3116
(P.L. 103-139)
Department of Defense Appropriations for FY1994

Section 8151 states the purposes for which Congress approves of the use of U.S. forces in Somalia

Conference report agreed to in House by voice vote on by voice vote on Defense November 10, 1993; Appropriations for agreed to in Senate FY1994 on same date

88-9 (88-9

vote #368) Thurmond motion to kill kil McCain amendment Agreed to in Senate (S.Amdt. 1043) to prohibit funding of U.S. military October 15, 1993 operations in Somalia except for withdrawal of all U.S. troops.

Agreed to in Senate
October 15, 1993
61-38
61-38 troops. (vote #313)

S.Amdt. 1042 to H.R. 3116

Byrd amendment to prohibit funding of U.S. military #313) S.Amdt. 1042 to Byrd amendment to prohibit funding of U.S. military Agreed to in Senate H.R. 3116 operations in Somalia after March 31, 1994, except October 15, 1993 for limited purposes if the President requests and 76-23 Congress authorizes an extension; requires U.S. (vote #314) forces to be under command of U.S. commanders.

Agreed to in Senate
October 15, 1993
76-23
(vote #314)

H.Con.Res. 170

Concurrent resolution directing the President Measure agreed to in pursuant to Section §5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States House remove U.S. Armed Forces from Somalia by January 31, 1994.

Measure agreed to in House
November 9, 1993
November 9, 1993 31, 1994. (voice vote) H.Amdt. 384 to Gilman amendment to change deadline for removal of Agreed to in House H.Con.Res. 170 U.S. troops in Somalia from March 31, 1994, to 224-203 January 31, 1994. November 9, 1993 (vote #555) Congressional Research Service 7 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes H.Amdt. 385 to Hamilton substitute amendment to change deadline Agreed to in House H.Con.Res. 170 (voice vote)

H.Amdt. 384 to
H.Con.Res. 170

Gilman amendment to change deadline for removal of U.S. troops in Somalia from March 31, 1994, to January 31, 1994.

Agreed to in House
224-203
November 9, 1993
(vote #555)

H.Amdt. 385 to
H.Con.Res. 170

Hamilton substitute amendment to change deadline for removal of U.S. troops back to March 31, 1994, for removal of U.S. troops back to March 31, 1994, 226-201 from January 31, 1994; substituted by Gilman.

Agreed to in House
226-201
November 9, 1993
(vote #556)

H.R. 3759
(P.L. 103-211)
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY1994

Chapter 3 of the Act appropriates funds for Department of Defense operations in Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Haiti.

Measure passed House
February 3, 1994
337-74
(vote #13)

Measure passed Senate
February 10, 1994
85-10
(vote #45)

H.Amdt. 424 to H.R. 3759

Frank amendment to delete $1.2 billion for peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance in Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Haiti.

Rejected in House
February 3, 1994
158-260
(vote #8)

S.Amdt. 1453 to H.R. 3759

Feingold amendment to eliminate $1.2 billion for peacekeeping operations in Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Haiti.

Rejected in Senate
February 10, 1994
19-76
(vote #40)

H.R. 4650
(P.L. 103-335)
Department of Defense Appropriations for FY1995

Section 8135 states that none of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used for the continuous presence in Somalia of U.S. military personnel, except for the protection of U.S. personnel, after September 30, 1994.

Measure passed Senate
August 11, 1994
86-14
(vote #282)

#556) H.R. 3759 Chapter 3 of the Act appropriates funds for Measure passed in (P.L. 103-211) Department of Defense operations in Somalia, Bosnia, House Emergency Iraq, and Haiti. February 3, 1994 Supplemental 337-74 Appropriations (vote #13) Act for FY1994 Measure passed Senate February 10, 1994 85-10 (vote #45) H.Amdt. 424 to Frank amendment to delete $1.2 bil ion for Rejected in House H.R. 3759 peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance in Somalia, February 3, 1994 Bosnia, Iraq, and Haiti. 158-260 (vote #8) S.Amdt. 1453 to Feingold amendment to eliminate $1.2 bil ion for Rejected in Senate H.R. 3759 peacekeeping operations in Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and February 10, 1994 Haiti. 19-76 (vote #40) H.R. 4650 §8135 “None of the funds appropriated by this Act Measure passed in (P.L. 103-335) may be used for the continuous presence in Somalia Senate Department of of United States military personnel, except for the August 11, 1994 Defense protection of United States personnel, after 86-14 Appropriations for September 30, 1994.” (vote #282) FY1995 Agreed to in House Agreed to in House

September 29, 1994

327-86 (327-86

S.Amdt. 2538 to H.R. 4650

Kempthorne amendment prohibiting funds from supporting the continued presence of U.S. troops in Somalia after September 30, 1994.

Agreed to in Senate
August 10, 1994
54-44
(vote #278)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

103^rd

H.R. 3116
(P.L. 103-139)
Department of Defense Appropriations for FY1994

Section 8147 states sense of Congress that funds appropriated by the Act should not be obligated or expended for U.S. military operations in Haiti unless Congress has authorized such operations in advance or under certain conditions, including the President submitting a required report to Congress.

Conference report (including Mitchell amendment, see below) agreed to in House by voice vote on November 10, 1993; agreed to in Senate on same date 88-9 (88-9

S.Amdt. 1072 to H.R. 3116

Helms amendment to prohibit funding any U.S. vote #368) S.Amdt. 1072 to Helms amendment to prohibit funding any U.S. Rejected in Senate H.R. 3116 military operations in Haiti unless Congress October 21, 1993 explicitly authorizes such action or the 19-81 President certifies to Congress that U.S. (vote #321) citizens are in danger. S.Amdt. 1074 to Dole amendment expressing sense of Congress Agreed to in Senate H.R. 3116 President certifies to Congress that U.S. citizens are in danger.

Rejected in Senate
October 21, 1993
19-81
(vote #321)

S.Amdt. 1074 to H.R. 3116

Mitchell amendment expressing sense of Congress that Congress should authorize all U.S. military that Congress should authorize all U.S. military October 21, 1993 operations in Haiti unless U.S. citizens are in imminent need of protection and evacuation or that the President reports 98-2 imminent danger or that the President reports (vote #322) that such deployment is justified by U.S. national security interests. H.R. 3759 Chapter 3 appropriates funds for Department Measure passed in (P.L. 103-211) of Defense operations in Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, House Emergency and Haiti. February 3, 1994 Supplemental 337-74 Appropriations Act (vote #13) for FY1994 Measure passed in Senate February 10, 1994 85-10 (vote #45) H.Amdt. 424 to Frank amendment to delete $1.2 bil ion for Rejected in House H.R. 3759 peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance in February 3, 1994 Haiti, Bosnia, Somalia, and Iraq. 158-260 (vote #8) S.Amdt. 1453 to Feingold amendment eliminating $1.2 bil ion for Rejected in Senate H.R. 3759 peacekeeping operations in Haiti, Bosnia, February 10, 1994 Somalia, and Iraq. 19-76 (vote #40) H.R. 4301 House engrossed measure did not include the Measure passed in National Defense Goss amendment (H.Amdt. 574). House Authorization Act for June 9, 1994 FY1995 national security interests.

Agreed to in Senate
October 21, 1993
98-2
(vote #322)

H.R. 3759
(P.L. 103-211)
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY1994

Chapter 3 of the Act appropriates funds for Department of Defense operations in Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Haiti.

Measure passed House
February 3, 1994
337-74
(vote #13)

Measure passed Senate
February 10, 1994
85-10
(vote #45)

H.Amdt. 424 to
H.R. 3759

Frank amendment deleting $1.2 billion for peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance in Haiti, Bosnia, Somalia, and Iraq.

Rejected in House
February 3, 1994
158-260
(vote #8)

S.Amdt. 1453 to
H.R. 3759

Feingold amendment eliminating $1.2 billion for peacekeeping operations in Haiti, Bosnia, Somalia, and Iraq.

Rejected in Senate
February 10, 1994
19-76
(vote #40)

H.R. 4301
National Defense Authorization Act for FY1995

House engrossed measure did not include the Goss amendment.

Measure passed House
June 9, 1994
260-158
(vote #226)

H.Amdt. 575 to H.R. 4301

Substitute amendment to the Goss amendment #226) H.Amdt. 575 to Substitute amendment to the Goss amendment Rejected in House H.R. 4301 (see below) sought to express the sense of May 24, 1994 Congress that the U.S. should not attack Haiti 191-236 except in a case of a clear and present danger.

Rejected in House
May 24, 1994
191-236
(vote #196)

H.Amdt. 574 to
H.R. 4301

Goss amendment expressing sense of Congress that the United States with the Organization of American States (OAS) and the United Nations should establish a safe haven for Haitian refugees on Ile #196) H.Amdt. 574 to Goss amendment expressing sense of Congress Agreed to in House H.R. 4301 that the United States with the Organization of May 24, 1994 Congressional Research Service 9 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes American States and the United Nations should 223-201 establish a safe haven for Haitian refugees on Ile (vote #197) de la Gonâve; establish legitimate Haitian administration to govern; the President should not undertake any military action against Haiti unless it presents a clear and present danger to the United States. H.Amdt. 574 to Separate vote at request of Dellums on the Rejected in House H.R. 4301 the United States.

Agreed to in House
May 24, 1994
223-201
(vote #197)

H.Amdt. 574 to
H.R. 4301

Separate vote at request of Dellums on the amendment offered by Goss, previously voted on at roll amendment offered by Goss, previously voted June 9, 1994 on at rol call vote #197 above. call vote #197 above.

Rejected in House
June 9, 1994
195-226
(vote #224)

H.R. 4426
(P.L. 103-306)
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations for FY1995

Mitchell amendment (S.Amdt. 2118) was included in the Senate engrossed version of the bill. The conference agreement on the Act removed the Senate language (H. Rept. 103-633).

Measure passed Senate
July 15, 1994
84-9
(vote #203)

S.Amdt. 2117 to H.R. 4426

Gregg amendment to prohibit military action in #224) H.R. 4426 Mitchell amendment (S.Amdt. 2118) was Measure passed in (P.L. 103-306) included in the Senate engrossed version of the Senate Foreign Operations, bil . The conference agreement on the Act July 15, 1994 Export Financing, and removed the Senate language (H. Rept. 103- 84-9 Related Programs 633). (vote #203) Appropriations for FY1995 S.Amdt. 2117 to Gregg amendment to prohibit military action in Rejected in Senate H.R. 4426 Haiti unless the operations are authorized in June 29, 1994 Haiti unless the operations are authorized in advance by Congress or necessary to protect U.S. citizens for national security interests.

Rejected in Senate
June 29, 1994
34-65
U.S. citizens are in 34-65 imminent danger or the President reports that (vote #172)

S.Amdt. 2118 to H.R. 4426

Mitchell amendment expressing sense of #172) such deployment is justified by U.S. national security. S.Amdt. 2118 to Mitchell amendment expressing sense of Agreed to in Senate H.R. 4426 Congress that Congress should authorize all June 29, 1994 U.S. military operations in Haiti unless U.S. citizens are in immediate need of protection or the 93-4 citizens are in imminent danger or the (vote #173) President reports that such deployment is justified by U.S. national security. H.R. 4624 Measure passed in (P.L. 103-327) Senate Department of August 4, 1994 Veterans Affairs 86-9 Appropriations for (vote #262) FY1995 S.Amdt. 2445 to Dole amendment expressing sense of Senate Agreed to in Senate H.R. 4624 that United Nations Security Council August 3, 1994 justified by U.S. national security.

Agreed to in Senate
June 29, 1994
93-4
(vote #173)

H.R. 4624
(P.L. 103-327)
Department of Veterans Affairs Appropriations for FY1995

Measure passed Senate
August 4, 1994
86-9
(vote #262)

S.Amdt. 2445 to H.R. 4624

Dole amendment expressing sense of Senate that United Nations Security Council Resolution 940 did not constitute authorization Resolution 940 did not constitute authorization 100-0 for deployment of U.S. forces in Haiti under (vote #254) the Constitution or the War Powers Resolution. H.R. 4606 McCain motion to kil Specter amendment Agreed to in Senate (P.L. 103-333) (S.Amdt. 2460) barring the President from August 5, 1994 Departments of deploying U.S. troops to restore legitimately 63-31 Labor, Health and elected Haitian government unless authorized (vote #263) Human Services, and Resolution.

Agreed to in Senate
August 3, 1994
100-0
(vote #254)

H.R. 4606
{P.L. 103-333)
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations for FY1995

McCain motion to kill Specter amendment (S.Amdt. 2460) barring the President from deploying U.S. troops to restore legitimately elected Haitian government unless authorized by Congress, unless vital to national security by Congress, unless vital to national security Education interests, or to protect lives of U.S. citizens.

Agreed to in Senate
August 5, 1994
63-31
(vote #263)

Appropriations for FY1995 H.Con.Res. 290 H.Con.Res. 290

Concurrent resolution commending the Measure agreed to in President and the special delegation to Haiti; House supporting U.S. Armed Forces in Haiti; supporting an orderly withdrawal of U.S. forces as soon as possible.

Measure agreed to in House
September 19, 1994
353-45
(vote #424)

S.Res. 259

Resolution expressing sense of the Senate supporting U.S. forces in Haiti; commending the September 19, 1994 Congressional Research Service 10 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes supporting an orderly withdrawal of U.S. forces 353-45 as soon as possible. (vote #424) S.Res. 259 Resolution expressing sense of the Senate Measure agreed to in supporting U.S. forces in Haiti; commending the Senate special delegation led by former President September 21, 1994 special delegation led by former President Carter; supporting lifting of economic sanctions 94-5 on Haiti; supporting prompt and orderly (vote #301) withdrawal of all U.S. forces. S.J.Res. 229 Joint resolution expressing sense of Congress Measure passed in (P.L. 103-423) withdrawal of all U.S. forces.

Measure agreed to in Senate
September 21, 1994
94-5
(vote #301)

S.J.Res. 229
(P.L. 103-423)
Joint resolution regarding United States policy toward Haiti

Joint resolution expressing sense of Congress for a prompt and orderly withdrawal of all U.S. for a prompt and orderly withdrawal of all U.S. Senate Joint resolution forces from Haiti as soon as possible; requires President to submit reports to Congress on the scope and duration of U.S. mission in Haiti.

Measure passed Senate
October 6, 1994
91-8
(vote #323)

Measure passed House
October 7, 1994
October 6, 1994 regarding United President to submit reports to Congress on 91-8 States policy toward the scope and duration of U.S. mission in Haiti. (vote #323) Haiti Measure passed in House October 7, 1994 (voice vote) H.J.Res. 416 Joint resolution expressing sense of Congress Measure passed in Limited Authorization that all U.S. troops should be promptly and House for the United States- orderly withdrawn from Haiti as soon as October 7, 1994 led Force in Haiti possible; President should have sought 236-182 Resolution congressional approval before deployment of (vote #500) (voice vote)

H.J.Res. 416
Limited Authorization for the United States-led Force in Haiti Resolution

Joint resolution expressing sense of Congress that all U.S. troops should be promptly and orderly withdrawn from Haiti as soon as possible; President should have sought congressional approval before deployment of troops; requires the President to submit statement of national security objectives of Operation Uphold Democracy within seven days of enactment. H.Amdt. 922 to Gilman amendment expressing sense of Rejected in House H.J.Res. 416 days of enactment.

Measure passed House
October 7, 1994
236-182
(vote #500)

H.Amdt. 922 to H.J.Res. 416

Gilman amendment expressing sense of Congress that President should not have Congress that President should not have October 6, 1994 ordered U.S. troops to occupy Haiti and should 205-225 immediately begin the "safe and orderly (vote #497) withdrawal" of all U.S. forces; provides for consideration of joint resolution to be introduced January 321, 1995, which if enacted, would prohibit continued use of U.S. troops in Haiti within 30 days. H.Amdt. 923 to Dellums amendment expressing sense of Agreed to in House H.J.Res. 416 Haiti within 30 days.

Rejected in House
October 6, 1994
205-225
(vote #497)

H.Amdt. 923 to H.J.Res. 416

Dellums amendment expressing sense of Congress that all U.S. troops should be Congress that all U.S. troops should be October 6, 1994 promptly and orderly withdrawn from Haiti; 258-167 President should have sought congressional (vote #498) approval before deploying troops; requires President to submit to Congress within seven days of enactment a statement on national security objectives of Operation Uphold Democracy and monthly progress reports. H.Amdt. 924 to Torricelli amendment authorizing the presence Rejected in House H.J.Res. 416 and other reports on situation there.

Agreed to in House
October 6, 1994
258-167
(vote #498)

H.Amdt. 924 to H.J.Res. 416

Torricelli amendment authorizing the presence of U.S. troops in Haiti until March 1, 1995, of U.S. troops in Haiti until March 1, 1995, October 7, 1994 unless President determines and certifies to 27-398 Congress that continued presence is essential (vote #499) to protect U.S. citizens or vital to national security interests. Congressional Research Service 11 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 security interests.

Rejected in House
October 7, 1994
27-398
(vote #499)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

102^nd

S.Res. 330

Congressional Research Service 12 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 102nd S.Res. 330 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Measure agreed to in President should call upon the United Senate Nations to authorize all means, including August 11, 1992 multinational military action, to ensure the 74-22 flow of humanitarian relief in Bosnia- (vote #186) Herzegovina and to gain access for the U.N. and International Red Cross personnel to refugee and war camps. S.Amdt. 2925 to Warner amendment to express the Senate’s Agreed to in Senate S.Res. 330 support for six measures by the August 10, 1992 Administration to help resolve Balkan Crisis 90-5 as stated by President Bush on August 6. (vote #184) S.Amdt. 2929 to Stevens amendment to express the sense of Agreed to in Senate S.Res. 330 the Senate that the United States wil provide August 11, 1992 and war camps.

Measure agreed to in Senate
August 11, 1992
74-22
(vote #186)

S.Amdt. 2925 to S.Res. 330

Warner amendment to express the Senate's support for the six measures that President Bush said on August 6 that the Administration was taking to help resolve the Balkan Crisis.

Agreed to in Senate
August 10, 1992
90-5
(vote #184)

S.Amdt. 2929 to S.Res. 330

Stevens amendment to express the sense of the Senate that the United States will provide necessary funds for U.S. participation in necessary funds for U.S. participation in 82-13 humanitarian and multilateral military action (vote #185) in Bosnia-Herzegovina as mandated by the United Nations. 103rd H.R. 3116 Making appropriations for the Department of Measure passed in (P.L. 103-139) Defense for the fiscal year ending September House Department of Defense 30, 1994. Includes Mitchell amendment September 30, 1993 Appropriations Act, below as §8146. 325-102 1994 (vote #480) United Nations.

Agreed to in Senate
August 11, 1992
82-13
(vote #185)

103^rd

H.R. 3116
(P.L. 103-139)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1994

Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994. Includes Mitchell amendment as Section 8146.

Measure passed House
September 30, 1993
325-102
(vote #480)

Senate agreed to conference report
November 10, 1993
88-9
(vote #368)

S.Amdt. 1073 to H.R. 3116

Mitchell amendment to express the sense of #368) S.Amdt. 1073 to Mitchell amendment to express the sense of Agreed to in Senate H.R. 3116 Congress that none of the funds in the bill bil October 20, 1993 should be used to deploy U.S. troops in 99-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina unless authorized by (vote #320) Congress, except for humanitarian missions started before October 20, 1993. S. 2042 A bil started before October 20, 1993.

Agreed to in Senate
October 20, 1993
99-1
(vote #320)

S. 2042

A bill to remove the United States arms to remove the United States arms Measure passed in embargo of the government of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Measure passed Senate
Senate Herzegovina. May 12, 1994
(voice vote) S.Amdt. 1696 Mitchell amendment directs the President to Agreed to in Senate to S. 2042 seek agreement of NATO allies to terminate May 10, 1994 the international arms embargo on the 50-49 Government of Bosnia-Herzegovina, direct (vote #110) (voice vote)

S.Amdt. 1696

to S. 2042

Mitchell amendment "to direct the President to seek the immediate agreement of NATO allies to terminate the arms embargo against Bosnia-Herzegovina, direct the President to seek a U.N. Security Council resolution to terminate the arms embargo and ... authorize U.S. air power to implement NATO exclusion zones and to protect U.N. forces, but prohibit the deployment of U.S. ground combat forces without congressional authorization. 103rd S.Amdt. 1695 Dole amendment to require the President to Agreed to in Senate to S. 2042 without congressional authorization."

Agreed to in Senate
May 10, 1994
50-49
(vote #110)

103^rd

S.Amdt. 1695

to S. 2042

Dole amendment to require the President to terminate the U.S. arms embargo of Bosnia-terminate the U.S. arms embargo of Bosnia- May 12, 1994 Herzegovina upon receipt of a request from 50-49 that government for assistance in its right of (vote #111) self-defense and to prohibit interference with Congressional Research Service 13 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes the transfer of conventional arms by the executive branch. The amendment also states that nothing in the amendment shall be interpreted as an authorization for the deployment of U.S. forces. 104th H.R. 2076 Making appropriations for the Departments Measure passed in Departments of of Commerce, Justice, and State, the House Commerce, Justice, and Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal July 26, 1995 State, the Judiciary, and year ending September 30, 1996, and for 272-151 Related Agencies other purposes. Gregg amendment (vote #585) Appropriations Act, (S.Amdt. 2842) included in enrol ed bil as Measure passed in 1996 §409. Senate September 29, 1995 deployment of U.S. forces.

Agreed to in Senate
May 12, 1994
50-49
(vote #111)

104^th

H.R. 2076
Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996

Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes. Gregg amendment included in enrolled bill as Section 409.

Measure passed House
July 26, 1995
272-151
(vote #585)

Measure passed Senate
September 29, 1995
(voice vote)

(voice vote) House adopted conference report
December 6, 1995
256-166
(vote #841)

#841) Senate adopted conference report
December 7, 1995
50-48
(vote #591)

#591) Vetoed by President
December 19, 1995

House failed to override veto
veto January 3, 1996
240-159
(vote #4)

104^th

S.Amdt. 2842 to H.R. 2076

Gregg amendment to express the sense of #4) 104th S.Amdt. 2842 to Gregg amendment to express the sense of Agreed to in Senate H.R. 2076 the Senate that U.S. troops should not be September 29, 1995 deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina unless 94-2 Congress approves the deployment or the (vote #479) temporary deployment asis necessary to evacuate U.N. peacekeeping forces from imminent danger, to undertake air rescue operations, or to provide humanitarian supplies. H.Res. 247 Expresses the sense of the House that of Measure agreed to in Representatives relating to the deployment House of the U.S.supplies.

Agreed to in Senate
September 29, 1995
94-2
(vote #479)

H.Res. 247

"Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to the deployment of the United States armed forces on the ground in armed forces on the ground in October 30, 1995 the territory of the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina to enforce a peace agreement. 315-103 Herzegovina is not a prerequisite to enforce (vote #745) a peace agreement.” Gilman motion to suspend the rules and adopt the resolution ... that a successful outcome for the Bosnia peace talks should not assume the deployment of U.S. troops, and that any deployment should be authorized by Congress. H.R. 2606 Congress."

Measure agreed to in House
October 30, 1995
315-103
(vote #745)

H.R. 2606

To prohibit the use of funds appropriated to Measure passed in the Department of Defense from being used House for the deployment on the ground of U.S. November 17, 1995 Congressional Research Service 14 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes Armed Forces in the Republic of Bosnia- 243-171 Herzegovina as part of any peacekeeping (vote #814) operations, or as part of any implementation Measure rejected in force, unless funds for such deployment are Senate specifically appropriated by law.

Measure passed House
November 17, 1995
243-171
(vote #814)

Measure rejected in Senate
December 13, 1995
22-77
(vote #601)

H.R. 2770

#601) H.R. 2770 To prohibit federal funds from being used for Measure rejected in the deployment on the ground of U.S. House Armed Forces in the Republic of Bosnia- December 13, 1995 Herzegovina as part of any peacekeeping 210-218 operations, or as part of any implementation force.

Measure rejected in House
December 13, 1995
210-218
(vote #856)

H.Res. 302

#856) force. H.Res. 302 Relating to the deployment of the U.S. Measure agreed to in Armed Forces in and around the territory of House the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina to December 13, 1995 enforce the peace agreement between the 287-141 parties to the conflict. "Declares that the House has serious concerns and opposes the President'The House has (vote #857) “serious concerns and opposition” to the President’s policy to deploy U.S. ground troops to Bosnia ... and that the U.S. government should be “impartial and evenhanded with all parties” in the Bosnian conflict as necessary to ensurenecessary ... to assure the safety” of U.S. troops. troops."

Measure agreed to in House
December 13, 1995
287-141
(vote #857)

S.Con.Res. 35

S.Con.Res. 35 A concurrent resolution expressing the Measure rejected in opposition of the Congress to President Clinton' Senate Clinton’s planned deployment of United December 13, 1995 States ground forces to Bosnia while also 47-52 expressing congressional support for the U.S. (vote #602) troops ordered by the President to help implement the Bosnia peace agreement. H.Res. 306 Expressing the sense of the House of that Measure rejected in implement the Bosnia peace agreement.

Measure rejected in Senate
December 13, 1995
47-52
(vote #602)

H.Res. 306

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that while some Members of Congress have while some Members of Congress have House questions and concerns about the December 14, 1995 deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Bosnia, 190-237 the House unequivocally supports the men (vote #858) and women of the U.S. Armed Forces serving there. 104th and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who are serving there.

Measure rejected in House
December 14, 1995
190-237
(vote #858)

104^th

S.J.Res. 44

S.J.Res. 44 A joint resolution expressing support for U.S. troops in Bosnia, but expressing reservations about Measure passed in U.S. troops in Bosnia and reservations about Senate the deployment of such troops. The measure December 14, 1995 would also limit the deployment to "approximately" one year 69-30 “approximately one year” and require the (vote #603) President to limit the use of U.S. troops in Bosnia to the enforcement of the military provisions of the peace agreement and provide an exit strategy from Bosnia that would include an international effort to achieve a military balance in Bosnia by arming the federation of Bosnia. H.R. 1119 Conferees included agreed upon provisions Measure passed in 105th (P.L. 105-85) on Bosnia-Herzegovina as Subtitle A of Title House, National Defense XII. Text of Buyer amendment (H.Amdt. June 25, 1997 Congressional Research Service 15 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes Authorization Act for 203) was not included as adopted by the 304-120 Fiscal Year 1998 House. (vote #236) Measure passed in Senate July 11, 1997 the federation of Bosnia.

Measure passed Senate
December 14, 1995
69-30
(vote #603)

105^th

H.R. 1119
(P.L. 105-85)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998

"An act to authorize appropriations for FY1998 for military activities of the Department of Defense ... and for other purposes."

Conferees included agreed provisions on Bosnia-Herzegovina as Subtitle A of Title XII. Text of Buyer amendment was not included as adopted by the House.

Measure passed House,
June 25, 1997
304-120
(vote #236)

Measure passed Senate
July 11, 1997
(unanimous consent)

(unanimous consent) House adopted conference report
October 28, 1997
286-123
(vote #534)

#534) Senate adopted conference report
November 6, 1997
90-10
(vote #296)

105^th

#296) 105th H.Amdt. 204 to H.R. 1119

Hilleary Hil eary substitute amendment to the Buyer Rejected in House 1119 amendment to prohibit the obligation of June 24, 1997 funds for ground deployment of U.S. troops 196-231 in Bosnia after December 31, 1997, unless (vote #233) the President submits a report to Congress requesting an extension of funding. The HillearyHil eary amendment would require the extension to be approved by a joint resolution of Congress and would permit deployment for an additional 180 days or until June 30, 1998.

[Appears as Amendment No. 9, printed in Part 1 of H.Rept. 105-137]

Rejected in House
June 24, 1997
196-231
(vote #233)

H.Rept. 105-137] H.Amdt. 203 to H.R. 1119

Buyer amendment to prohibit funding for Agreed to in House 1119 U.S. ground troops in Bosnia after June 30, 1998.

June 24, 1997 1998. 278-148 [Appears as Amendment No. 8, printed in (vote #234) Part 1 of H.Rept. 105-137]

Agreed to in House
June 24, 1997
278-148
(vote #234)

S. 936
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998

Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. troops "should not participate in a follow-on force in Bosnia and Herzegovina after June 1998."

Measure passed Senate
July 11, 1997
94-4
(vote #173)

105^th

H.R. 2266
(P.L. 105-56)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998

Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes. Section 8132 of the enrolled bill/conference report would cut H.Rept. 105-137] S. 936 (§1083) Expresses the sense of Congress Measure passed in National Defense that U.S. troops “should not participate in a Senate Authorization Act for fol ow-on force in Bosnia and Herzegovina July 11, 1997 Fiscal Year 1998 after June 1998.” 94-4 (vote #173) 105th H.R. 2266 Making appropriations for the Department of Measure passed in (P.L. 105-56) Defense for the fiscal year ending September House Department of Defense 30, 1998, and for other purposes. §8132 of July 29, 1997 Appropriations Act, the enrol ed bil /conference report would cut 322-105 1998 off funding for U.S. troops in Bosnia after (vote #338) off funding for U.S. troops in Bosnia after June 30, 1998, but would permit the Measure passed in President to request further funding.

Senate Provision was not affected by line item veto.

Measure passed House
July 29, 1997
322-105
(vote #338)

Measure passed Senate
July 29, 1997
(unanimous consent)

House agreed to conference report
September 25, 1997
56-65
(vote #442)

#442) Congressional Research Service 16 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes Senate agreed to conference report
September 25, 1997
93-5
(vote #258)

Became#258) P.L. 105-56
October 8, 1997

Line item veto by the President
October 21, 1997 H.Con.Res. 227 Directed the President, pursuant to §October 21, 1997

H.Con.Res. 227
Bosnia and Herzegovina U.S. Troop Removal bill

Directed the President, pursuant to Section 5(c) of 5(c) of Measure rejected in Bosnia and Herzegovina the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Measure rejected in House
March 18, 1998
193-225
House U.S. Troop Removal bil Armed Forces from the Republic of Bosnia- March 18, 1998 Herzegovina. 193-225 (vote #58)

S.Amdt. 2316 to Treaty 105-36
Protocols to the NATO Treaty of 1949 on Accession of Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic

Craig amendment to add language to the resolution of ratification that would require Congress and the President to enact legislation specifically authorizing the #58) S.Amdt. 2316 to Craig amendment to add language to the Rejected in Senate Treaty 105-36 resolution of ratification that would require April 30, 1998 Protocols to the NATO Congress and the President to enact 20-80 Treaty of 1949 on legislation specifically authorizing the (vote #110) Accession of Poland, continued deployment of U.S. troops in Hungary, and Czech continued deployment of U.S. troops in Bosnia before the United States ratifies the NATO expansion treaty.

Rejected in Senate
April 30, 1998
20-80
(vote #110)

105^th

S.Amdt. 2328 to Treaty 105-36
Protocols to the NATO Treaty of 1949 on Accession of Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic

B. Smith amendment to add language to the resolution of ratification that would require both houses of Congress to vote on legislation, prior to ratification of NATO expansion, that would authorize continued U.S. troop deployments to Bosnia.

Rejected in Senate
April 30, 1998
16-83
(vote #116)

H.R. 3616
(P.L. 105-261)
Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999

Frank motion to recommit the bill to the National Security Committee with instructions to report it back with an amendment that no funds appropriated for Bosnia before the United States ratifies the Republic NATO expansion treaty. 105th S.Amdt. 2328 to B. Smith amendment to add language to the Rejected in Senate Treaty 105-36 resolution of ratification that would require April 30, 1998 Protocols to the NATO both houses of Congress to vote on 16-83 Treaty of 1949 on legislation, prior to ratification of NATO (vote #116) Accession of Poland, expansion, that would authorize continued Hungary, and Czech U.S. troop deployments to Bosnia. Republic H.R. 3616 Frank motion to recommit the bil to the Rejected in House (P.L. 105-261) National Security Committee with May 21, 1998 Strom Thurmond instructions to report it back with an 167-251 National Defense amendment that no funds appropriated for (vote #182) Authorization Act for the Department of Defense for FY1999 may Fiscal Year 1999 the Department of Defense for FY1999 may be used for the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina after December 31, 1998, unless a law has been enacted that explicitly authorizes the deployment of such Armed Forces. S. 2057 To authorize appropriations for FY1999 for Measure passed in National Defense military activities of the Department of Senate Authorization Act for Defense and for other purposes. June 25, 1998 Fiscal Year 1999 Includes amended version of Thurmond 88-4 amendment. (vote #181) S.Amdt. 2975 to S. deployment of such Armed Forces.

Rejected in House
May 21, 1998
167-251
(vote #182)

S. 2057
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999

"An original bill to authorize appropriations for FY1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense ... and for other purposes."

Includes amended version of Thurmond amendment.

Measure passed Senate
June 25, 1998
88-4
(vote #181)

S.Amdt. 2975 to S. 2057

Thurmond amendment to express the sense Thurmond amendment to express the sense Agreed to in Senate 2057 of Congress that U.S. ground forces should June 24, 1998 not remain in Bosnia indefinitely, and that the 90-5 President should work with NATO to (vote #170) withdraw U.S. forces "“within a reasonable period of time.” 105th S. 2132 Making appropriations for the Department of Indefinitely postponed in Department of Defense Defenseperiod of time."

Agreed to in Senate
June 24, 1998
90-5
(vote #170)

105^th

S. 2132
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1999

"An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999 ... for the fiscal year ending September Senate Appropriations Act, 30, 1999 and for other purposes. July 30, 1998 1999 and for other purposes."

Indefinitely postponed in the Senate
July 30, 1998
(unanimous consent)

McCain motion to table (kill) the Hutchison amendment ((unanimous consent) Congressional Research Service 17 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes McCain motion to table (kil ) the Hutchison Agreed to in Senate amendment (S.Amdt. 3413)) that would July 30, 1998 require the President to reduce U.S. combat 68-31 forces in Bosnia to 6,500 by February 2, (vote #249) 1999, and by 5,000 by October 1, 1999.

Agreed to in Senate
July 30, 1998
68-31
(vote #249)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

106^th

H.Res. 103

Provides for consideration of the concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 42, regarding the use of resolution, H.Con.Res. 42, regarding the use of House U.S. Armed Forces as part of a NATO March 11, 1999 peacekeeping operation implementing a Kosovo 218-201 peace agreement. Motion to order the previous (vote #46) question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on adoption of H.Res. 103.

Measure agreed to in House
March 11, 1999
218-201
(vote #46)

H.Con.Res. 42
Peacekeeping Operations in Kosovo Resolution

A concurrent resolution authorizing the President . Congressional Research Service 18 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes H.Con.Res. 42 A concurrent resolution authorizing the President Measure agreed to in Peacekeeping to deploy U.S. Armed Forces personnel to Kosovo House Operations in to deploy U.S. Armed Forces personnel to Kosovo as part of a NATO peacekeeping operation implementing a Kosovo peace agreement, subject to certain limitations.

Measure agreed to in House
March 11, 1999
219-191
(vote #49)

H.Amdt. 25 to
H.Con.Res. 42

Fowler amendment to as part of a NATO peacekeeping operation March 11, 1999 Kosovo Resolution implementing a Kosovo peace agreement, subject 219-191 to certain limitations. (vote #49) H.Amdt. 24 to Gejdenson amendment to add language concerning Agreed to as H.Con.Res. 42 authorization and deployment of U.S. Armed amended by voice Forces to Kosovo including a declaration of policy vote relating to an interim agreement to end the conflict and limit U.S. Armed Forces personnel that may be part of a NATO peacekeeping operation to not more than 15 percent. H.Amdt. 25 to Fowler amendment to Gejdenson amendment to Rejected in House H.Con.Res. 42 limit the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to March 11, 1999 limit the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Kosovo and to not authorize the President to 178-237 deploy ground forces as part of a NATO (vote #48) peacekeeping operation. H.Amdt. 26 to Gilman amendment to Gejdenson amendment to Agreed to by voice H.Con.Res. 42 authorize deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to vote. Kosovo and require the President to submit reports to Congress including a statement outlining the national interest at risk; specifying resources required; percentage of U.S. participation; and exit strategy before ordering any deployments. 106th S. 544 An original bil making emergency supplemental Cloture motion Emergency appropriations and rescissions for recovery from rejected in Senate Supplemental natural disasters, and foreign assistance, for the March 23, 1999 Appropriations Act fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for 55-44 for Fiscal Year 1999 deploy ground forces as part of a NATO peacekeeping operation.

Rejected in House
March 11, 1999
178-237
(vote #48)

S. 544
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1999

An original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions for recovery from natural disasters, and foreign assistance, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. March 23, 1999: Cloture motion other purposes. March 23, 1999: Cloture motion (vote #55) (thus limiting debate) on the Lott amendment ( Measure passed in (S.Amdt. 124)) to the Hutchison amendment ( Senate (S.Amdt. 81)) to prohibit the use of funds for March 23, 1999 military operations in Yugoslavia unless Congress (voice vote) enacts specific authorizations in law for the conduct of those operations. conduct of those operations.

Cloture motion rejected in Senate
March 23, 1999
55-44
(vote #55)

Measure passed Senate
March 23, 1999
(voice vote)

106^th

S.Con.Res. 21

S.Con.Res. 21 A concurrent resolution authorizing the President Measure agreed to in of the United States to conduct military air Senate operations and missile strikes against Yugoslavia.

Measure agreed to in Senate
March 23, 1999
58-41
(vote #57)

#57) Measure rejected in House
House April 28, 1999
213-213
(vote #103)

H.Res. 130

Expresses the support of the House of #103) H.Res. 130 Expresses the support of the House of Measure agreed to in Representatives for the members of the U.S. House Armed Forces who are engaged in military operations against Yugoslavia.

Measure agreed to in House
March 24, 1999
424-1
March 24, 1999 operations against Yugoslavia. 424-1 (vote #71)

H.R. 1141
(P.L. 106-31)
1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act

A bill making emergency supplemental #71) 106th H.R. 1141 A bil making emergency supplemental Measure passed in (P.L. 106-31) appropriations for the fiscal year ending September House 1999 Emergency 30, 1999, and for other purposes—provides $15 billion for Central American humanitarian relief, aid to Jordan, U.S. farmer assistance, and U.S. military and humanitarian operations in the Balkans.

Measure passed House
March 24, 1999
220-211
(vote #70)

Measure passed March 24, 1999 bil ion for Central American humanitarian relief, aid Congressional Research Service 19 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes Supplemental to Jordan, U.S. farmer assistance, and U.S. military 220-211 Appropriations Act and humanitarian operations in the Balkans. (vote #70) Measure passed in Senate, as amended, in lieu of S. 544
March 24, 1999
(voice vote)

House adopted conference report
May 18, 1999
269-158
(vote #133)

#133) Senate adopted conference report
May 20, 1999
64-36
(vote #136)

106^th

H.Res. 151

#136) H.Res. 151 Provides for consideration of the bill (bil (H.R. 1569) ) Measure agreed to in to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the House Department of Defense from being used for the April 28, 1999 deployment of ground elements of the U.S. Armed 213-210 Forces in Yugoslavia unless that deployment is (vote #99) specifically authorized by law; for consideration of the concurrent resolution ((H.Con.Res. 82) ) directing the President, pursuant to Section §5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from their positions in connection with the present operations against Yugoslavia; for consideration of the joint resolution ((H.J.Res. 44) ) declaring a state of war between the United States and the Government of Yugoslavia; and for consideration of the concurrent resolution ((S.Con.Res. 21)) authorizing the President of the United States to conduct military air operations and missile strikes against Yugoslavia. H.R. 1569 A bil to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to Measure passed in Military Operations and missile strikes against Yugoslavia.

Measure agreed to in House
April 28, 1999
213-210
(vote #99)

H.R. 1569
Military Operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Limitation Act of 1999

A bill to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being used for the Department of Defense from being used for House in the Federal the deployment of ground elements of the U.S. Armed Forces in Yugoslavia unless that deployment is specifically authorized by law.

Measure passed House
April 28, 1999
249-180
(vote #100)

April 28, 1999 Republic of Armed Forces in Yugoslavia unless that deployment 249-180 Yugoslavia Limitation is specifically authorized by law. (vote #100) Act of 1999 H.Con.Res. 82 H.Con.Res. 82

A concurrent resolution directing the President, Measure rejected in pursuant to Section §5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, House to remove U.S. Armed Forces from their positions April 28, 1999 in connection with the present operations against Yugoslavia.

Measure rejected in House
April 28, 1999
139-290
139-290 Yugoslavia. (vote #101)

#101) H.J.Res. 44 H.J.Res. 44

A joint resolution declaring a state of war between Measure rejected in the United States and the government of Yugoslavia.

Measure rejected in House
House Yugoslavia. April 28, 1999
2-427
(vote #102)

#102) S.J.Res. 20 S.J.Res. 20

A joint resolution authorizing the President to use Motion to table all necessary force and other means, in concert agreed to in Senate with the U.S. allies, to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives in Yugoslavia.

Motion to table agreed to in Senate
May 4, 1999
78-22
(vote #98)

H.Res. 159

"Provides for consideration of the bill ( May 4, 1999 objectives in Yugoslavia. Congressional Research Service 20 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 78-22 (vote #98) H.Res. 159 “Provides for consideration of the bil (H.R. 1664) Measure agreed to in H.R. 1664) making emergency supplemental appropriations for House military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian May 6, 1999 assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo ... for for 253-171 the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes."

Measure agreed to in House
May 6, 1999
253-171
(vote #116)

H.R. 1664
(P.L. 106-51)
Kosovo Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill

"A bill (as introduced) making emergency supplemental appropriations for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo ... for #116) other purposes.” H.R. 1664 “A bil (as introduced) making emergency Measure passed (P.L. 106-51) supplemental appropriations for military House as amended Kosovo Emergency operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian May 6, 1999 Supplemental assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo .. for 311-105 Appropriations bil the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for (vote #120) the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes—provided $13.1 billionbil ion relating to Kosovo operations and other purposes (Kosovo-related supplemental funding was ultimately removed from this legislation and included in H.R. 1141)."

Measure passed House as amended
May 6, 1999
311-105
(vote #120)

H.Amdt. 68 to H.R. 1664

1141).” H.Amdt. 68 to Obey amendment to provide the President's funding request for military operations in Kosovo, etc.

Rejected in House
May 6, 1999
164-260
’s Rejected in House H.R. 1664 funding request for military operations in Kosovo, May 6, 1999 etc. 164-260 (vote #118)

H.Amdt. 76 to H.R. 1664

Istook amendment to prohibit funding for the #118) 106th H.Amdt. 76 to Istook amendment to prohibit funding for the Rejected in House H.R. 1664 implementation of any plan to invade Yugoslavia May 6, 1999 with ground forces, except in time of war.

Rejected in House
May 6, 1999
117-301
(vote #119)

106^th

S. 1059
(P.L. 106-65)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000

"An original bill to authorize appropriations for FY2000 for military activities of the Department of Defense ... and for other purposes."

Measure passed Senate as amended
May 27, 1999
92-3
(vote #154)

Measure passed #119) S. 1059 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for Measure passed in (P.L. 106-65) military activities of the Department of Defense, Senate as amended National Defense for military construction, and for defense activities May 27, 1999 Authorization Act for of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 92-3 Fiscal Year 2000 personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the (vote #154) Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Measure passed in House, in lieu of H.R. 1401
1401 June 14, 1999
(voice vote)

House adopted conference report
September 15, 1999
375-45
(vote #424)

#424) Senate adopted conference report
September 22, 1999
(voice vote) S.Amdt. 383 to Specter amendment to direct the President, Motion to table S. 1059 (voice vote)

S.Amdt. 383 to

S. 1059

Specter amendment to direct the President, pursuant to the U.S. Constitution and the War agreed to in Senate Powers Resolution, to seek approval from May 25, 1999 Congress prior to the introduction of ground 52-48 troops from the U.S. Armed Forces in connection (vote #145) with the present operations against Yugoslavia or funding for that operation will wil not be authorized. S.Amdt. 406 to not be authorized.

Motion to table agreed to in Senate
May 25, 1999
52-48
(vote #145)

S.Amdt. 406 to

S. 1059

B. Smith amendment to prohibit, effective October Motion to table 1, 1999, the use of funds for military operations in Yugoslavia unless Congress enacts specific authorization in law for the conduct of those operations.

Motion to table agreed to in Senate
May 26, 1999
77-21
(vote #151)

H.R. 1401
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000

"A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years agreed to in Senate Congressional Research Service 21 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes S. 1059 Yugoslavia unless Congress enacts specific May 26, 1999 authorization in law for the conduct of those 77-21 operations. (vote #151) 106th H.R. 1401 “A bil to authorize appropriations for fiscal years Measure passed in National Defense 2000 and 2001 for military activities of the House Authorization Act for 2000 and 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense ... and for other purposes."

Measure passed House
June 10, 1999
365-58
” June 10, 1999 Fiscal Year 2000 365-58 (vote #191)

106^th

H.Amdt. 160 to H.R. 1401

Souder amendment to prohibit any FY2000 funding for military operations in Yugoslavia.

Rejected in House
June 10, 1999
97-328
#191) H.Amdt. 160 to Souder amendment to prohibit any FY2000 funding Rejected in House H.R. 1401 for military operations in Yugoslavia. June 10, 1999 97-328 (vote #187)

H.Amdt. 161 to H.R. 1401

Skelton amendment to delete language which #187) H.Amdt. 161 to Skelton amendment to delete language which Agreed to in House H.R. 1401 prohibits any funding for combat or peacekeeping June 10, 1999 operations in Yugoslavia after September 30, 1999; 270-155 retains language which requires the President to (vote #189) request supplemental appropriations in order to conduct combat or peacekeeping operations in Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia.

Agreed to in House
June 10, 1999
270-155
(vote #189)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

107^th

H.J.Res. 64
Authorization for Use of Military Force

Joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent (September 11, 2001) attacks for the recent (September 11, 2001) attacks House launched against the United States.

Measure passed House
September 14, 2001
420-1
(vote #342), House laid on the table, ), House tabled, September 14, 2001 H.R. 3338 Department of Defense and Emergency Measure (P.L. 107-117) Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery passed in from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on House Department of Defense and the United States Act, 2002—Appropriates November Emergency Supplemental funds for FY 2002 for emergency expenses to 28, 2001 Appropriations for Recovery respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist from and Response to Terrorist 406-20 attacks on the United States. Attacks on the United States (vote #458), Act, 2002 14, 2001

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002—Appropriates funds for FY 2002 for the Department of Defense (DOD); and Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002—Appropriates funds for FY 2002 for emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.

December 7, December 7, 2001 passed/agreed in Senate by voice vote

December 20, 2001 Conference report agreed to in House

408-6 (Vote # 510) and agreed to the Senate 94-4 (vote # 380) S.J.Res. 23 Joint resolution to authorize the use of U.S. Measure (P.L. 107-40) (vote # 380)

S.J.Res. 23
(P.L. 107-40)

Joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for Armed Forces against those responsible for passed in the recent (September 11, 2001) attacks Senate launched against the United States.

Measure passed Senate
September 14, 2001
98-0
(vote #281), House passed without objection, September 14, 2001 115th S.Amdt. 871 to S.Amdt. Paul amendment would repeal the Motion to 1003 to H.R. 2810 Authorization for the Use of Military Force table S.Amdt. Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107- 871 agreed to 243). in Senate 61-36 September 13, 2017 (vote #195) Congressional Research Service 23 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 118th S.316 A bil to repeal the authorizations for Use of Passed Senate Military Force against Iraq in P.L. 102-1 and without the Use of Military Force Against Iraq amendment Resolution of 2002 in P.L.107–243. March 29, 2023 66 - 30 (vote # 77) 14, 2001

115^th

S.Amdt. 871 to S.Amdt. 1003 to H.R. 2810

National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2018

Paul amendment would repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) of 2001, P.L. 107-40.

Motion to table S.Amdt. 871 agreed to by yea-nay vote

61-36

(vote #195)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

107^th

H.J.Res. 114 (P.L. 107-243)

P.L. Joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.

Measure passed House
October 10, 2002
296-133
Measure passed House in 107-243) States Armed Forces against Iraq. October 10, 2002 296-133 (vote #455)

#455) Measure passed Senate
October 11, 2002
77-23
(vote #237)

H.Amdt. 608 to H.J.Res. 114

B. Lee amendment that would urge the #237) H.Amdt. 608 to B. Lee amendment that would urge the Rejected in House H.J.Res. 114 President to work through the United October 10, 2002 Nations to ensure that Iraq is not developing 72-355 weapons of mass destruction, and to urge the (vote #452) use of peaceful means to resolve the issue, including the resumption of weapons inspections. 107th H.Amdt. 609 to Spratt amendment to authorize the U.S. Rejected in House H.J.Res. 114 inspections.

Rejected in House
October 10, 2002
72-355
(vote #452)

107^th

H.Amdt. 609 to H.J.Res. 114

Spratt amendment to authorize the U.S. military to support any new U.N. Security military to support any new U.N. Security October 10, 2002 Council resolution that orders the 155-270 elimination, by force if required, of Iraq's ’s (vote #453) weapons of mass destruction, long-range missiles, and the means of producing such weapons. The President would be required to seek congressional authority before using military force against Iraq without such a U.N. resolution. Kucinich motion to recommit the bil to the Rejected in House House International Relations Committee October 10, 2002 resolution.

Rejected in House
October 10, 2002
155-270
(vote #453)

Kucinich motion to recommit the bill to the House International Relations Committee with instructions that it be reported back with 101-325 language that would require the President, (vote #454) prior to the use of force, to report to Congress on the effect of war with Iraq, including estimates of its impact on the U.S. economy, Iraqi citizens, and international stability. stability.

Rejected in House
October 10, 2002
101-325
(vote #454)

S.J.Res. 45

S.J.Res. 45 Joint resolution to authorize the use of United Indefinitely postponed by States Armed Forces against Iraq.

Indefinitely postponed by Senate
Senate October 11, 2002
(unanimous consent) McCain motion to table the Graham Agreed to in Senate amendment ((unanimous consent)

McCain motion to table the Graham amendment (S.Amdt. 4857)) to the October 9, 2002 to the Lieberman substitute amendment ((S.Amdt. 4856). 88-10 4856). The Graham amendment would (vote #231) authorize the use of force against Iraq and five terrorist organizations. It would require the Administration to report to Congress that diplomatic options have been exhausted no later than 48 hours after action has begun. The President would be required to report to Congress at least every 60 days. 107th S.Amdt. 4869 to Byrd amendment to the Lieberman substitute Rejected in Senate S.J.Res. 45 amendment (Congress at least every 60 days.

Agreed to in Senate
October 9, 2002
88-1
(vote #231)

107^th

S.Amdt. 4869 to S.J.Res. 45

Byrd amendment to the Lieberman substitute amendment (S.Amdt. 4856). The Byrd S.Amdt. 4856). The Byrd October 10, 2002 amendment would provide for the 31-66 termination of congressional authorization of (vote #232) the use of force 12 months after the resolution'resolution’s enactment, unless the President Congressional Research Service 25 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes s enactment, unless the President certifies that an extension is necessary and Congress does not pass a joint resolution disapproving of the extension. Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting Agreed to in Senate debate) on the Lieberman substitute October 10, 2002 amendment (disapproving of the extension.

Rejected in Senate
October 10, 2002
31-6
(vote #232)

Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the Lieberman substitute amendment (S.Amdt. 4856)) that would 75-25 authorize the use of force against Iraq and (vote #233) require the Administration to report to Congress that diplomatic options have been exhausted no later than 48 hours after military action has begun. The President also would be required to submit a progress report to Congress at least every 60 days. S.Amdt. 4868 to Byrd amendment to the Lieberman substitute Rejected in Senate S.J.Res. 45 amendment (report to Congress at least every 60 days.

Agreed to in Senate
October 10, 2002
75-25
(vote #233)

S.Amdt. 4868 to S.J.Res. 45

Byrd amendment to the Lieberman substitute amendment (S.Amdt. 4856).). The Byrd October 10, 2002 amendment would clarify that any 14-86 authorization of the use of force against Iraq (vote #234) would not alter the constitutional authority of Congress to declare war. It also would clarify that no additional authority not directly related to a clear threat of imminent, sudden, and direct attack on the United States be granted to the President unless Congress authorizes it. 107th S.Amdt. 4862 to Levin amendment to the Lieberman substitute Rejected in Senate S.J.Res. 45 amendment (authorizes it.

Rejected in Senate
October 10, 2002
14-86
(vote #234)

107^th

S.Amdt. 4862 to S.J.Res. 45

Levin amendment to the Lieberman substitute amendment (S.Amdt. 4856).). The Levin October 10, 2002 amendment would authorize the use of force 24-75 against Iraq if it failed to comply with a new (vote #235) U.N. resolution that demanded unrestricted access for U.N. weapons inspectors in Iraq and authorized the use of military force by U.N. members to enforce the resolution. Congress could return to session at any time to promptly consider proposals related to Iraq if the U.N. failed to adopt such a resolution. S.Amdt. 4865 to Durbin amendment to the Lieberman Rejected in Senate S.J.Res. 45 substitute amendment (resolution.

Rejected in Senate
October 10, 2002
24-75
(vote #235)

S.Amdt. 4865 to S.J.Res. 45

Durbin amendment to the Lieberman substitute amendment (S.Amdt. 4856).). The October 10, 2002 The Durbin amendment would authorize the use 30-70 of military force to cover an "“imminent threat" by Iraq' (vote #236) threat” by Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, rather than a "“continuing threat"” by Iraq. 108th S.Res. 95 A resolution commending the President and Measure agreed to in by Iraq.

Rejected in Senate
October 10, 2002
30-70
(vote #236)

108^th

S.Res. 95

A resolution commending the President and the Armed Forces of the United States of the Armed Forces of the United States of Senate America in the conflict against Iraq.

Measure agreed to in Senate
March 20, 2003
99-0
(vote #61)

#61) H.Con.Res. 104

A concurrent resolution expressing the Measure agreed to in support and appreciation of the nation for the House President and the members of the Armed March 21, 2003 Forces who are participating in Operation 392-11 Iraqi Freedom. (vote #83) Congressional Research Service 26 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 115th S.Amdt. 871 to Paul amendment would repeal the Motion to table S.Amdt. S.Amdt. 1003 to Authorization for Use of Military Force 871 agreed to in Senate H.R. 2810 Against Iraq of 2002 (P.L. 107-243).3 61-36 National Defense Sept. 13, 2017 Forces who are participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Measure agreed to in House
March 21, 2003
392-11
(vote #83)

115th

National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2018 (vote #195) 116th H.R.2500 §1270W “The Authorization for Use of Passed in House National Defense Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 July 12, 2019 Authorization Act (P.L. 107-243) is repealed.” 220 - 197 for Fiscal Year 2020 (vote #473) H.Amdt.555 An amendment numbered 424 printed in Part On agreeing to the Lee to H.R.2500 B of House Report 116-143 to repeal the (CA) amendment (A049), Authorization for Use of Military Force agreed to by House Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107- July 12, 2019 243). 242 - 180 (vote #464) FY 2018

Paul amendment would repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq, P.L. 107-243.

Motion to table S.Amdt. 871 agreed to by yea-nay vote

61-36

(vote #195)

Congress

Bill and Title

Description and Comments

Votes

108^th

H.R. 1559
( Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 108th H.R. 1559 A bil making emergency wartime Measure passed in (P.L. 108-11)
Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003

A bill making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

Measure passed House
April 3, 2003
414-12
(vote #108)

Measure passed ) supplemental appropriations for the fiscal House Emergency Wartime year ending September 30, 2003, and for April 3, 2003 Supplemental other purposes. 414-12 Appropriations Act, (vote #108) 2003 Measure passed in Senate in lieu of S. 762
April 7, 2003
(unanimous consent)

House adopted conference report April 12, 2003
(voice vote)

Senate adopted conference report April 12, 2003
(unanimous consent) S. 762 An original bil making supplemental Measure passed in Supplemental appropriations to support Department of Senate Appropriations Act to Defense operations in Iraq, Department April 3, 2003 Support Department of of Homeland Security, and related efforts 93-0 Defense Operations in for the fiscal year ending September 30, (vote #125) Iraq for Fiscal Year 2003 2003, and for other purposes. Cochran motion to table the Hol ings Motion agreed to in (unanimous consent)

S. 762
Supplemental Appropriations Act to Support Department of Defense Operations in Iraq for Fiscal Year 2003

An original bill making supplemental appropriations to support Department of Defense operations in Iraq, Department of Homeland Security, and related efforts for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

Measure passed Senate
April 3, 2003
93-0
(vote #125)

Cochran motion to table the Hollings amendment (S.Amdt. 479) that would amendment (S.Amdt. 479) that would Senate express the sense of the Senate that the April 3, 2003 President should submit a report to the 79-18 Senate Finance Committee on a plan to (vote #121) raise revenues to offset the funds in the bill bil spent on the war with Iraq. S.Amdt. 455 to S. Kohl amendment to appropriate $600 Agreed to in Senate 762 mil ion for food assistance to the people April 3, 2003 of Iraq. 67-26 (vote #124) H.R. 3289 A bil making emergency supplemental Measure passed in (P.L. 108-106) appropriations for defense and for the House Emergency reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan October 17, 2003 Supplemental for the fiscal year ending September 30, 303-125 Appropriations Act for 2004, and for other purposes. (vote #562) Defense and for the Measure passed in Reconstruction of Iraq Senate with an and Afghanistan, 2004 amendment October 17, 2003 spent on the war with Iraq.

Motion agreed to in Senate
April 3, 2003
79-18
(vote #121)

S.Amdt. 455 to S. 762

Kohl amendment to appropriate $600 million for food assistance to the people of Iraq.

Note: H.R. 1559 (P.L. 108-11) appropriated $369 million for this purpose.

Agreed to in Senate
April 3, 2003
67-26
(vote #124)

H.R. 3289
(P.L. 108-106)

A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Measure passed House
October 17, 2003
303-125
(vote #562)

Measure passed Senate with an amendment
October 17, 2003
(unanimous consent)

(unanimous consent) House adopted conference report
October 31, 2003
298-121
Congressional Research Service 28 U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982 Congress Bill and Title Description and Comments Votes 298-121 (vote #601)

#601) Senate adopted conference report
November 3, 2003
(voice vote) (voice vote)

H.Amdt. 409 to H.R. Obey amendment to provide funds for Rejected in Committee 3289 quality of life enhancements for U.S. of the Whole servicemembers. October 16, 2003 200-226 (vote #546) 108th H.Amdt. 407 to H.R. Obey amendment to transfer $3.6 bil ion Rejected in Committee 3289 to H.R. 3289

Obey amendment to require that half of all reconstruction aid to Iraq be in the form of loans.

Rejected in Committee of the Whole
October 16, 2003
200-226
(vote #546)

108^th

H.Amdt. 407 to H.R. 3289

Obey amendment to transfer $3.6 billion in Iraq reconstruction funds for quality of in Iraq reconstruction funds for quality of of the Whole life enhancements for U.S. October 16, 2003 servicemembers. 209-216 life enhancements for U.S. service members.

Rejected in Committee of the Whole
October 16, 2003
209-216
(vote #547)

#547) H.Amdt. 410 to H.R. 3289

H.R. Waxman amendment to reduce Iraqi Rejected in Committee 3289 funding in the bill bil for the importation into of the Whole Iraq of petroleum products by $250 million.