Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1569) to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is specifically authorized by law; for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 82) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from their positions in connection with the present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) declaring a state of war between the United States and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) authorizing the President of the United States to conduct military air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.Res.151 through Congress

H.Res.151 is considered only in the House.

HouseApr 28, 1999Agreed to the resolution213–210View vote

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Related Senate measure: S.Con.Res.21 A concurrent resolution authorizing the President of the United States to conduct military air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).

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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Apr 28, 1999

Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of: (1) H.R. 1569 (limitation on military operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia); (2) H. Con. Res. 82 (removal of U.S. armed forces from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia); (3) H.J. Res. 44 (state of war between the United States and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia); and (4) S. Con. Res. 21 (military air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)).

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Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] · R–CA

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Apr 28, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 1999
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll No. 99).
House roll call 99 · Individual votes
Apr 28, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll No. 99).
House roll call 99 · Individual votes
Apr 28, 1999
The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the resolution without objection.
Apr 28, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 151.
Apr 28, 1999
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2376-2400)
Apr 27, 1999
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
Apr 27, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1569, H. Con. Res. 82, H.J. Res. 44 and S. Con. Res. 21 Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the deployment of United States Armed Forces in and around the territory of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Following general debate, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1569 in the House with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. After disposition of H.R. 1569, it shall be in order to consider in the House H. Con. Res. 82 with one hour of debate and the previous question ordered to final adoption without intervening motion. After disposition of H. Con. Res. 82, it shall be in order to consider in the House H.J. Res. 44 which shall be debatable for one hour followed by one motion to recommit. After disposition of H.J. Res. 44 it shall be in order to consider S. Con. Res. 21 if called up by Rep. Gejdenson or his designee and shall be debatable for ...
Apr 27, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-118, by Mr. Dreier.
Apr 27, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-118, by Mr. Dreier.
Apr 27, 1999
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Analyze H.Res.151 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.151, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1569) to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is specifically authorized by law; for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 82) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from their positions in connection with the present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) declaring a state of war between the United States and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) authorizing the President of the United States to conduct military air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/151

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-04-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres151/BILLS-106hres151eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.151 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.151, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1569) to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is specifically authorized by law; for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 82) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from their positions in connection with the present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) declaring a state of war between the United States and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) authorizing the President of the United States to conduct military air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/151

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-04-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres151/BILLS-106hres151eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.151 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.151, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1569) to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is specifically authorized by law; for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 82) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from their positions in connection with the present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) declaring a state of war between the United States and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) authorizing the President of the United States to conduct military air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/151

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-04-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres151/BILLS-106hres151eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.151 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Examine H.Res.151 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss H.Res.151, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1569) to prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is specifically authorized by law; for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 82) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from their positions in connection with the present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) declaring a state of war between the United States and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) authorizing the President of the United States to conduct military air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/151

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-04-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres151/BILLS-106hres151eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.151 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.