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H.J.Res. 66: War Powers Amendments of 2019

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To amend the War Powers Resolution.

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Peter DeFazio

Sponsor. Representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jun 19, 2019
Length: 33 pages
Introduced
Jun 19, 2019
Status

Introduced on Jun 19, 2019

This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on June 19, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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History

Feb 18, 1988
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 462 (100th).
Feb 28, 1989
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 157 (101st).
Oct 27, 1993
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 284 (103rd).
Jun 16, 1995
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 95 (104th).
Mar 24, 1999
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 42 (106th).
Apr 7, 2011
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 55 (112th).
Sep 11, 2013
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 60 (113th).
Dec 15, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 77 (114th).
Jun 19, 2019
 
Introduced

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H.J.Res. 66 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

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