A substitute amendment to the BENNETT amendment to require the Chairman to submit to the Secretary of Defense any opinion by another member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in disagreement with military advice of the Chairman that is submitted to the Secretary. The dissenting opinion must accompany the advice it is in disagreement with. This policy is required for advice submitted to the President as well.

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Amendment Number
629
Description
A substitute amendment to the BENNETT amendment to require the Chairman to submit to the Secretary of Defense any opinion by another member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in disagreement with military advice of the Chairman that is submitted to the Secretary. The dissenting opinion must accompany the advice it is in disagreement with. This policy is required for advice submitted to the President as well.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Nov 20, 1985
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Nov 20, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 629 — Informed