United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HJRES 55 — War Powers Amendments of 2011

Last action — Referred to House Rules

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

War Powers Amendments of 2011 - Rewrites the War Powers Resolution. Includes consultation procedures concerning participation of U.S. Armed Forces in certain military operations of the United Nations (U.N.). Provides additional conditions on the emergency use of the Armed Forces.

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Action History

  1. Referred to House Rules

  2. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  3. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 55 do?
War Powers Amendments of 2011 - Rewrites the War Powers Resolution. Includes consultation procedures concerning participation of U.S. Armed Forces in certain military operations of the United Nations (U.N.). Provides additional conditions on the emergency use of the Armed Forces.
Who sponsors HJRES 55?
HJRES 55 is sponsored by Peter DeFazio (D).
What is the current status of HJRES 55?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 HJRES 55?
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