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Key Vote
Use of Military Force Against Iraq

Bill Number: H J Res 114
Issue: Military Issues
Date: 10/11/2002
Sponsor:Rep Hastert, Dennis [IL-14]

Roll Call Number: 237
Joint Resolution Adopted (Senate)

How members voted:

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton voted YES. (BOOM! THERE IT IS!) *SMIRK*

Official Title of Legislation:

H J Res 114: To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.

Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.

Highlights:

- Authorizes President to use United States Armed Forces against Iraq

- Requires President to report to Congress no later than 48 hours after military action has started with his determination that diplomatic efforts alone could not protect U.S. national security nor enforce United Nations resolutions regarding Iraq

- Requires President to submit a progress report to Congress every 60 days on matters relevant to this resolution

House Passage Vote: 10/10/2002: Passed: 296-133 (Roll No. 455)

Senate Passage Vote: 10/11/2002: Passed: 77-23. Record Vote Number: 237

Presidential Action: 10/16/2002: Signed by President. Became public law #107-243.

Last Updated: 02/03/2005

http://vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?vote_id=3201&can_id=WNY99268

And here's a link to how EVERYONE in the Senate voted on this issue:

http://vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_member.php?vote_id=3201