Defining Presidential wars not declared by Congress under article I, section 8, clause 11 (Declare War Clause) as impeachable "high crimes and misdemeanors" within the meaning of article II, section 4 of the Constitution and defining the meanings of war and cobelligerency for purposes of the Declare War Clause and Impeachment provisions.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 30, 2019)
This resolution declares that if the President initiates wars without prior congressional declarations, such action shall constitute impeachable "high crimes and misdemeanors," which shall cause the House of Representatives to vote articles of impeachment.
In addition, the resolution prohibits the President from making the United States a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without a congressional declaration.
What just happenedJun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 30, 2019
- Jun 26, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - May 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House