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Key Votes
H Amdt 1103 - Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces - National Key Vote
Timeline
Related Legislation
- HR 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
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- H Amdt 1140 - Prohibits Reductions to Strategic Nuclear Arms Required by New START
Issues Related to H Amdt 1103
Stage Details
Amendment - Introduced (House) - May 17, 2012
Title: Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
Amendment -
Amendment Rejected
(House)
(113-303) -
May 17, 2012(Key vote)
See How Your Politicians Voted
Title: Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
Vote Result
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Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 4310 that limits the use of funds appropriated for the war in Afghanistan to the provision of a safe and orderly withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
Highlights:
- Requires the withdrawal of both members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan.
- Prohibits the use of funds for the continuation of combat operations in Afghanistan.
- Authorizes the use of funds for diplomatic, humanitarian, development, or general reconstruction activities in Afghanistan.
