Amendment sought to repeal the War Powers Resolution; and require the President to consult with the Congress in most cases before committing United States forces to imminent hostilities.

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Amendment Number
417
Description
Amendment sought to repeal the War Powers Resolution; and require the President to consult with the Congress in most cases before committing United States forces to imminent hostilities.
Purpose
An amendment to repeal the War Powers Resolution and to require the President to consult with Congress, as much as possible, before committing U.S. troops to imminent hostilities The amendment would require the President to report to Congress within 48 hours of after commiting troops to a hostile area or deploying troops to a foreign country for other than routine purposes.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 7, 1995
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hyde amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 201 - 217 (Roll no. 359).
Latest Action Time
19:18:17
Submitted Date
Jun 7, 1995
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 417 — Informed