Amendment98th Congress
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.
- 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