To amend the War Powers Resolution.
The resolution’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Peter DeFazio
Sponsor. Representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district. Democrat.
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.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Rep. Peter DeFazio to Hold Town Hall Meetings on Congressional War Powers”
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Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR4]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 26, 2019
History
Feb 18, 1988
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 462 (100th). |
Feb 28, 1989
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 157 (101st). |
Oct 27, 1993
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 284 (103rd). |
Jun 16, 1995
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 95 (104th). |
Mar 24, 1999
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 42 (106th). |
Apr 7, 2011
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 55 (112th). |
Sep 11, 2013
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 60 (113th). |
Dec 15, 2015
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This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 77 (114th). |
Jun 19, 2019
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H.J.Res. 66 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.
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