102nd Congress > Senate > Vote 1
Clerk session vote number: 1
Description: A joint resolution regarding United States policy to reverse Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.
Bill summary: Declares that the Congress: (1) is firmly committed to reversing Iraq's occupation of Kuwait; and (2) supports the continued application of international sanctions and diplomatic efforts to pressure Iraq to leave Kuwait, but does not rule out declaring war or authorizing the use of force at a later time.
Authorizes the use of American military force to enforce the United Nations economic embargo against Iraq, defend Saudi Arabia from direct Iraqi attack, and protect American forces in the
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Pledges continued support for sustaining the policy of increasing economic and diplomatic pressure against Iraq, maintaining U.S. military options, and seeking to increase the military and financial contributions made by allied nations.
Declares that: (1) the Constitution vests all power to declare war in the Congress; and (2) the Congress will expeditiously consider any presidential request for a declaration of war or for authority to use military force against Iraq.
Sets forth congressional priority procedures for consideration of a joint resolution declaring war or authorizing military force against Iraq.
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Bill titles: A joint resolution regarding United States policy to reverse Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov
