United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SJRES 13 — A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same.

Last action — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.

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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.

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Summary

Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya.

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Action History

  1. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.

  2. Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJRES 13 do?
Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya.
Who sponsors SJRES 13?
SJRES 13 is sponsored by Rand Paul (R).
What is the current status of SJRES 13?
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 SJRES 13?
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