US SJR13 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-05-24 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 23 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-05-24 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya.
Title
A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same.
Sponsors
| Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-24 | Senate | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67. |
| 2011-05-23 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. |
Same As/Similar To
SJR15 (Same As) 2011-05-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Africa
Conflicts and wars
International affairs
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers
Conflicts and wars
International affairs
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/13/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sjres13/BILLS-112sjres13pcs.pdf |
