An amendment in Title X, prohibiting obligation or expenditure of funds by the Department of Defense to introduce the U.S. Armed Forces into or over Nicaragua for combat. This prohibition will not apply 1) if Congress declares war or 2) it is necessary to meet a clear and present danger a) of hostile attack upon the U.S. its territories or possessions, b) to protect the U.S. embassy, and c) protect and evacuate U.S. citizens or personnel. This does not invalidate any treaty obligations with OAS or the InterAmerican Treaty for Reciprocal Assistance.

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Amendment Number
212
Description
An amendment in Title X, prohibiting obligation or expenditure of funds by the Department of Defense to introduce the U.S. Armed Forces into or over Nicaragua for combat. This prohibition will not apply 1) if Congress declares war or 2) it is necessary to meet a clear and present danger a) of hostile attack upon the U.S. its territories or possessions, b) to protect the U.S. embassy, and c) protect and evacuate U.S. citizens or personnel. This does not invalidate any treaty obligations with OAS or the InterAmerican Treaty for Reciprocal Assistance.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 27, 1985
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 312 - 111 (Record Vote No: 203).
Submitted Date
Jun 27, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 212 — Informed