An amendment to prohibit the commitment of U.S. troops in El Salvador and Nicaragua for combat. This is not to apply if 1) Congress declares war or enacts specific authorization for such introduction, 2) the introduction is necessary because of clear and present danger of a) hostile attack on the U.S., its territories or posessions, or b) provided necessary protection for the U.S. embassy, or c) provide necessary protection for and to evacuate U.S. government personnel or U.S. citizens.

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Amendment Number
770
Description
An amendment to prohibit the commitment of U.S. troops in El Salvador and Nicaragua for combat. This is not to apply if 1) Congress declares war or enacts specific authorization for such introduction, 2) the introduction is necessary because of clear and present danger of a) hostile attack on the U.S., its territories or posessions, or b) provided necessary protection for the U.S. embassy, or c) provide necessary protection for and to evacuate U.S. government personnel or U.S. citizens.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 24, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 341 - 64 (Record Vote No: 175).
Submitted Date
May 24, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 770 — Informed