Bills · 118th Congress · International Affairs

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

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SenateOn the Motion to Discharge · 10/26/23Motion to dischargeA vote to take a resolution away from the committee holding it so the full Senate can consider it. Certain laws — mostly on foreign policy, such as arms sales and the use of military force — let senators force this vote on resolutions made under them.No official definition linked.
Motion to Discharge Rejected · Yea 11 · Nay 86Official source ↗
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in, or affecting, Niger within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

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Sponsor
Sen. Rand Paul ( Republican · KY)
Cosponsors
2
Introduced
9/6/23
Policy area
International Affairs
Status
9/6/23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
9/6/23Introduced in Senate
10/26/23Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 11 - 86. Record Vote Number: 270.
10/26/23Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (CR S5205)