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Key Votes
H Amdt 1103 - Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Stages
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- HR 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
- H Amdt 1127 - Repeals Indefinite Military Detention Provisions
- H Amdt 1103 - Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
- H Amdt 1140 - Prohibits Reductions to Strategic Nuclear Arms Required by New START
Issues
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)
Title: Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
Vote Result
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Nay Votes
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.
