107th Congress > Senate > Vote 281

Date: September 14, 2001

Result: 98-0 (Joint Resolution Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 281

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Defense Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: DASCHLE, Thomas Andrew (D-SD)

Bill number: SJRES23

Question: On the Joint Resolution

Description: A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.

Bill summary: Authorization for Use of Military Force - Authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations, or persons. States that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution.

Bill titles: A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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