Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether or not the people of Iraq want the Armed Forces of the United States to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored to the country.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Aug 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 201, expresses the opinion of Congress. It calls on the government of Iraq to hold a public vote. This vote would ask the Iraqi people whether they want U.S. military forces to leave Iraq or to stay until the country is stable.
The bill specifically affects the governments of Iraq and the United States. For the U.S., it signifies Congress's sentiment regarding the presence of its troops in Iraq. The Iraqi people would be directly affected by having the opportunity to express their preference through a referendum.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2007 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that as soon as practicable after submission to Congress of a specified report required by the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 the government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether the Iraqi people want the U.S. Armed Forces to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored.
Timeline
2 Aug 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 201 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 201, expresses the opinion of Congress. It calls on the government of Iraq to hold a public vote. This vote would ask the Iraqi people whether they want U.S. military forces to leave Iraq or to stay until the country is stable. The bill specifically affects the governments of Iraq and the United States. For the U.S., it signifies Congress's sentiment regarding the presence of its troops in Iraq. The Iraqi people would be directly affected by having the opportunity to express their preference through a referendum. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2007 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 201 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 201. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 201?
- H.Con.Res. 201 was sponsored by Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 201?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (2 Aug 2007).
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