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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 23, 2011
Directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Libya within 15 days after the adoption of this resolution.
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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: 148 - 265 (Roll no. 412).
House roll call 412 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 148 - 265 (Roll no. 412).
House roll call 412 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4021)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 51, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4020)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 51.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The resolution provides 1 hour of debate for H. Res. 292. It also provides for 1 hour for H. Con. Res. 51. It waives all points of order against consideration on both H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. And, both shall be considered as read.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H4010-4020; text of measure as introduced: CR H4010)
Rule H. Res. 294 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 294 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The resolution provides 1 hour of debate for H. Res. 292. It also provides for 1 hour of debate for H. Con. Res. 51. It waives all points of order against consideration on both H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. And, both shall be considered as read.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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