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S J Res 45 - Authorization for Use of U.S. Armed Forces in Somalia - National Key Vote

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Title: Authorization for Use of U.S. Armed Forces in Somalia

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a joint resolution that authorizes the use of U.S. troops in Somalia.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes the President to use U.S. troops in Somalia to provide logistical support to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force and use military force if necessary in order to maintain a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations and prevent continued violence in the country
  • Determines that operations in Somalia shall last up to one year unless Congress finds that U.S. troops are needed until the UN-led force has succeeded.
  • Instructs the President to submit to Congress reports of U.S. participation and cost of operations in Somalia

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Title: Authorization for Use of U.S. Armed Forces in Somalia

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a joint resolution that authorizes the use of U.S. troops in Somalia.

Highlights:

- Authorizes the President to use U.S. troops in Somalia to provide logistical support to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force and use military force if necessary in order to maintain a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations and prevent continued violence in the country - Determines that operations in Somalia shall last up to one year unless Congress finds that U.S. troops are needed until the UN-led force has succeeded - Instructs the President to submit to Congress reports of U.S. participation and cost of operations in Somalia

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