Disapproving of the decision of the President announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Feb 2007): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 63, expresses Congress's disapproval of a presidential decision made in January 2007. Specifically, it states that Congress objects to the President's announcement to send more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq. The resolution also includes a statement of support for members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in Iraq.
The bill affects the President's foreign policy decisions regarding military deployment and expresses the sense of Congress on this matter. It does not, however, change any existing law or require any specific action from the President. The resolution's primary impact is to register Congress's opinion.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007 and referred to two committees: Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House and the Senate to be enacted. Its current status is that it is pending further consideration by these committees.
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Timeline
17 Feb 2007
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 63 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 63, expresses Congress's disapproval of a presidential decision made in January 2007. Specifically, it states that Congress objects to the President's announcement to send more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq. The resolution also includes a statement of support for members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in Iraq. The bill affects the President's foreign policy decisions regarding military deployment and expresses the sense of Congress on this matter. It does not, however, change any existing law or require any specific action from the President. The resolution's primary impact is to register Congress's opinion. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007 and referred to two committees: Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House and the Senate to be enacted. Its current status is that it is pending further consideration by these committees.
- Has H.Con.Res. 63 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 63. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 63?
- H.Con.Res. 63 was sponsored by Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] (D-MO), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 63?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (17 Feb 2007).
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