Key Votes
S J Res 23 - Military Force Authorization - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Stages
- Sept. 18, 2001 Executive Signed
- Sept. 14, 2001 House Joint Resolution Passed
- Sept. 14, 2001 Senate Joint Resolution Passed
- Sept. 14, 2001 Introduced
Family
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation-Joint Resolution - Signed (Executive) - Became Public Law No. 107-040 - Sept. 18, 2001
Legislation-Joint Resolution - Joint Resolution Passed (House) - Sept. 14, 2001
Note:
NOTE: THIS VOTE PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, MEANING NO MEMBER OBJECTED TO THE PASSAGE OF THE VOTE. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE THAT ALL MEMBERS FAVORED THE VOTE'S OUTCOME.
Legislation-Joint Resolution - Joint Resolution Passed (Senate) (98-0) - Sept. 14, 2001 (Key vote)
Title: Military Force Authorization
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a joint resolution that allows the President to use force against nations or groups that harbor or aide terrorists.
Highlights:
- Authorizes the President to use force against those who planned, carried out, supported or aided the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 or harbored the terrorists in order to prevent future attacks on the United States.
Legislation-Joint Resolution - Introduced (Senate) - Sept. 14, 2001
Title: Military Force Authorization
Sponsors
- Thomas A. 'Tom' Daschle (SD - ) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Chester Trent Lott Sr. (MS - R) (Out Of Office)
