Senate Joint Resolution 64
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A joint resolution relating to the use of military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
64
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution prohibits the interpretation of previous authorizations for use of military force, whether against Iraq or otherwise, as statutory authorization for the use of military force against Iran.
January 8, 2020
01/08/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
01/08/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:14:55 PM