H Con Res 51 - Removing Armed Forces from Libya - National Key Vote

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Title: Removing Armed Forces from Libya

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a concurrent resolution that requires the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya no later than 15 days after the date of its adoption.

Highlights:

-Relies on the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), which authorizes Congress to direct the President through concurrent resolution to remove United States Armed Forces whenever they are engaged in hostilities outside of the United States without a declaration of war.

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