H.J.Res. 68 — 112th Congress
Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.
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Latest action
Jun 24, 2011Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CRS summary
As of Jun 22, 2011Introduced in House
Authorizes the President to continue the limited use of U.S. Armed Forces in Libya in support of U.S. security policy interests as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, as requested by the Transitional National Council, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Arab League. Terminates such authorization one year after the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
States that Congress does not support deploying, establishing, or maintaining the presence of units and members of U.S. Armed Forces on the ground in Libya unless the purpose of the presence is limited to the immediate personal defense of U.S. government officials (including diplomatic representatives) or to rescuing members of NATO forces from imminent danger.
Directs the President to consult frequently with Congress regarding U.S. efforts in Libya, including by providing regular briefings and reports. Includes as elements in such briefings and reports: (1) an updated description of U.S. national security interests and policy objectives in Libya; (2) an updated list of U.S. Armed Forces activities in Libya; (3) an updated assessment of the opposition groups in Libya, including potential successor governments; and (4) an updated explanation of the President's legal and constitutional rationale for conducting military operations in Libya consistent with the War Powers Resolution.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordJun 24, 2011 · On Passage
Full roll call85 of 431 recorded votes are not yet matched to a member profile.
Yea — 123: 90 D · 5 R
Nay — 295: 186 R · 56 D · 1 L
Not Voting — 13: 5 D · 3 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| WEST, Allen | FL |
| BERG, Rick | ND |
| TOWNS, Edolphus | NY |
| MACK, Connie, IV | FL |
| GIFFORDS, Gabrielle | AZ |
| Grace F. Napolitano | CA |
| G. K. Butterfield | NC |
| Brian Higgins | NY |
| Eliot L. Engel | NY |
| Tim Ryan | OH |
| Spencer Bachus | AL |
| Phil Gingrey | GA |
| Steve Stivers | OH |
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