United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HCONRES 28 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan: (1) by no later than 30 days after this resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove them by such date, by no later than December 31, 2011, or such earlier date that the President determines that they can be safely removed.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 93 - 321, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).

  3. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1967-1968)

  4. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the concurrent resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the concurrent resolution until later in the legislative day.

  5. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1953)

  6. DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 28.

  7. Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1920-1953; text of measure as introduced: CR H1920)

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1643)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HCONRES 28 do?
Directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan: (1) by no later than 30 days after this resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove them by such date, by no later than December 31, 2011, or such earlier date that the President determines that they can be safely removed.
Who sponsors HCONRES 28?
HCONRES 28 is sponsored by Dennis Kucinich (Democrat).
What is the current status of HCONRES 28?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HCONRES 28?
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