A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that objectives as outlined in the United Nations Resolutions 1970 and 1973 are accomplished, and to urge members of the Arab League who have yet to participate in operations over Libya to provide additional military and financial assistance.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2539-2540)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 14, 2011

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. military intervention in Libya, as explained by the President, is not in the vital interests of the United States; (2) the President should have consulted with Congress prior to committing the U.S. Armed Forces either independently or as a major part of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operations; (3) the President should obtain authorization from Congress before providing further military and financial support to Libya operations and should not assume that such an authorization would equate to the U.S. Armed Forces leading any future strike or support operations; (4) prior to further U.S. military involvement NATO members and other nations with a vital regional interest should agree to provide a substantial portion of the military and financial burdens associated with Operation Unified Protector; and (5) members of the Arab League should ensure that all of their military resources are available to enforce U.N. Resolutions 1970 and 1973.

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Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] · R–NV

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Apr 14, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2539-2540)
Apr 14, 2011
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.146, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that objectives as outlined in the United Nations Resolutions 1970 and 1973 are accomplished, and to urge members of the Arab League who have yet to participate in operations over Libya to provide additional military and financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/146

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres146/BILLS-112sres146is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.146 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.Res.146, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that objectives as outlined in the United Nations Resolutions 1970 and 1973 are accomplished, and to urge members of the Arab League who have yet to participate in operations over Libya to provide additional military and financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/146

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres146/BILLS-112sres146is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:05:34Z. 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.Res.146, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that objectives as outlined in the United Nations Resolutions 1970 and 1973 are accomplished, and to urge members of the Arab League who have yet to participate in operations over Libya to provide additional military and financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/146

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres146/BILLS-112sres146is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:05:34Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Res.146, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that objectives as outlined in the United Nations Resolutions 1970 and 1973 are accomplished, and to urge members of the Arab League who have yet to participate in operations over Libya to provide additional military and financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/146

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres146/BILLS-112sres146is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:05:34Z. 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.Res.146 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.