A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not use force against Iraq, outside of the existing Rules of Engagement, without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7587)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 30, 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States and the United Nations (UN) Security Council should insist on a complete program of inspection and monitoring to prevent the development of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; (2) Iraq should allow the UN weapons inspectors "immediate, unconditional, and unrestricted access to any and all areas, facilities, equipment, records and means of transportation which they wish to inspect" as required by UN Security Council Resolutions 707 and 1284; and (3) the United States should not use force against Iraq without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war (except for any use of force in compliance with the existing Rules of Engagement used by coalition forces to exercise the right of self-defense or under the National Security Act of 1947).

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Who introduced it

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D–CA

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Jul 30, 2002
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7587)
Jul 30, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7587-7588)
Jul 30, 2002
Introduced in Senate

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Analyze S.Con.Res.133 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 S.Con.Res.133, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not use force against Iraq, outside of the existing Rules of Engagement, without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/133

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres133/BILLS-107sconres133is.htm

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Analyze S.Con.Res.133 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 S.Con.Res.133, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not use force against Iraq, outside of the existing Rules of Engagement, without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/133

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2002-07-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres133/BILLS-107sconres133is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:01:44Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.133, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not use force against Iraq, outside of the existing Rules of Engagement, without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/133

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2002-07-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres133/BILLS-107sconres133is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:01:44Z. 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.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.133, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not use force against Iraq, outside of the existing Rules of Engagement, without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/133

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2002-07-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres133/BILLS-107sconres133is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:01:44Z. 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 S.Con.Res.133 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.