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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 4, 2010
Directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan: (1) by no later than 30 days after this resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove them by such date, by no later than December 31, 2010, or such earlier date that the President determines that they can be safely removed.
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Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D–OH
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 65 - 356 (Roll no. 98).
House roll call 98 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 65 - 356 (Roll no. 98).
House roll call 98 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1285)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 248.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 248 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1146. (consideration: CR H1251-1286; text of measure as introduced: CR H1251)
Rule H. Res. 1146 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1146 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 248 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1176)
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1001)
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