HCONRES-83 : Still Just a Bill

This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2020-01-09FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-01-09VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H92)House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 83.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 781. (consideration: CR H92-116)House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorRule H. Res. 781 passed House.House floor actions
2020-01-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 781 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.House floor actions
2020-01-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Iran
  • Middle East
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • War and emergency powers

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