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HCONRES 3 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization of an Act of Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under article II, section 4 of the Constitution.
Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that, except in response to an actual or imminent attack against the United States, the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization of an Act of Congress violates the exclusive power of Congress to declare war under article I of the Constitution, and therefore constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under article II.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Walter Jones · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Walter Jones Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HCONRES 3 do?
- Expresses the sense of Congress that, except in response to an actual or imminent attack against the United States, the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization of an Act of Congress violates the exclusive power of Congress to declare war under article I of the Constitution, and therefore constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under article II.
- Who sponsors HCONRES 3?
- HCONRES 3 is sponsored by Walter Jones (Republican).
- What is the current status of HCONRES 3?
- This bill died with 113th 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 HCONRES 3?
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