H.J.Res. 114 (107th): Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002

This was a vote to agree to H.J.Res. 114 (107th) in the Senate.

Congress
107th Congress
Date
Oct 11, 2002
Chamber
Senate
Number
#237
Question:
On the Joint Resolution in the Senate
Result:
Joint Resolution Passed
Track Votes
Key: D Yea R Yea D Nay R Nay
Seat position based on our ideology score.
Totals     Democrat     Republican     Independent
  Yea 77
 
 
 
77%
29 48 0
  Nay 23
 
 
 
23%
21 1 1
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