Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.J.Res.9 United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007

Notes From a Grumpy Old Man: Bad News For Israel's Dopers ...

2010-06-19T01:00:00Z

Today: NIS 110 per gram. Chares (high-grade Indian hashish): Pre-drought: NIS 450 for 10 grams. Today: NIS 800 for 10 grams the new face of warfare... The use of video cameras during the commando raid on the Gaza flotilla, ... Although Mahmoud Abbas has as

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2009 Legislative Session: Week 2 (Part II) « 4&20 blackbirds

2009-01-14T01:00:00Z

In the Senate, on Friday, we've got Senator David Wanzenried requesting a study of the state's student loan system with SJ9. Wanzenried has sponsored this bill out of concerns with availability of guaranteed student loan funds for ... -

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Barack Obama Agenda| Barack Obama Famous Quotes on War & Peace ...

2008-11-29T19:00:00Z

... not have the stomach to stay in the fight. He is a fanatic. He is an Islamic fascist. He is determined to destroy us and our way of life. Reference: US Policy in Iraq Resolution; Bill S.J.Res.9 ; vote number 2007-075 on Mar 15, 2007 ...

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McCain as Commander-In-Chief? God Help Our Military

2008-09-12T20:00:00Z

3/15/07 S.J. Res. 9 A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. Voted: DID NOT VOTE. 3/27/07 S Amdt 643 to HR 1591 To strike language that would tie the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by imposing an arbitrary timetable ...

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get real: why was there an iraq veteran protesting mccain's rnc ...

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

yes: on a phased withdrawal of troops (sj res 9) yes: on striking language prohibiting a court, justice or judge from hearing haebeus corpus (s 3930) yes: on prohibiting the establishment of new military commissions after december 31, ...

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http://www.votesmart.org

2008-08-22T20:00:00Z

SJ Res 9, Y, Resolution Failed - Senate (48 - 50). 09/28/2006, Habeas Review Amendment S 3930, Y, Amemendment Adopted - Senate (48 - 51). 09/28/2006, Military Commissions Amendment S 3930, Y, Amendment Rejected - Senate (47 - 52) ...

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The Democratic Iraq-withdrawal resolution explained | PEEK | AlterNet

2008-07-26T20:00:00Z

And Reid appears to have done that with S.J. Res. 9, the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007. For something so important to the lives of so many people, the legislation -- which is binding upon Bush and will have the force ...

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Obama's turning point?

2008-07-26T20:00:00Z

Yes Vote: S J RES 9: This non-binding resolution would have revised U.S. policy on Iraq. However, it was defeated 48-50. The measure had directed the president to begin a phased redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq within 120 days of ...

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Re: Obama Lays Out Plans for Continued War

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

Reference: US Policy in Iraq Resolution; Bill SJRes.9 ; vote number 2007-075 on Mar 15, 2007 Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. Voting YEA on this amendment would establish a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. ...

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voting records speak volumes!!!

2008-06-11T20:00:00Z

vote 75: sj res 9: this non-binding resolution would have revised us policy on iraq. however, it was defeated 48-50. the measure had directed the president to begin a phased redeployment of us forces from iraq within 120 days of the ...

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Major Progress in Congress on Iraq Legislation

2008-06-07T20:00:00Z

The Senate bill was officially introduced on March 8 by Reid as S.J. Res. 9 and has 42 cosponsors. The Senate bill calls on the President to commence the phased redeployment of U.S. combat personnel no later than 120 days after the date ...

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Townhall.com - Happy As If I had My Right Mind

2008-05-17T20:00:00Z

I have never been more proud to say I am from Kentucky than yesterday when I heard, on The Hugh Hewitt Show, Senator Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky) comments on the Senate floor regarding S.J. Res 9, which would have set a timetable for troop ...

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Ebooks | Books on Board | Online eBook Store, Downloadable Audio ...

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

UNITES STATES POLICY IN IRAQ RESOLUTION OF 2007--S. J. RES. 9 -- (Senate - March 15, 2007). (List) $5.00 - (Savings) $0.78 = (Price) $4.22. MobiPocket Reader eBook MobiPocket (PX) [ 0.1 Mb ] Street Date: Sunday, November 30, 2008 ...

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February 2008 Mishmash

2008-02-26T08:34:00Z

Falsehood of the day ... Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. ... Under the original Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, they made a distinction among technology. It said, if it bounces over the air, you don't need a warrant no matter where you are l

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Hillary Grassroots Campaign: What is Sen. Clinton's "experience?"

2008-01-14T19:00:00Z

3/15/07 Vote 75: S J RES 9: This non-binding resolution would have revised U.S. policy on Iraq. However, it was defeated 48-50. The measure had directed the president to begin a phased redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq within 120 ...

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CQ Politics | 2007 Congress: The Iraq War

2008-01-13T19:00:00Z

Senate rejected S J Res 9 , 48-50 (60 votes needed), on March 15. House adopted conference report on HR 1591 , 218-208, on April 25. Senate cleared HR 1591 , 51-46, on April 26. President vetoed HR 1591 on May 1. ...

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ousting dick durbin

2008-01-10T19:00:00Z

voted yes on sj res 9 - another attempt of liberal democrats (this time harry reid sponsored it) to get a phased "redeployment" of us troops in iraq (ie. cut and run diplomacy). * voted no on hr6061 - secure fence act of 2006 ...

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Desert Beacon: Bush's Ready Veto Stamp: 53 Threats

2007-12-14T19:00:00Z

United States Policy in Iraq Resolution - S.J.Res. 9 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act - H.R. 1591, S. 965, H.R. 2206 D.C. Voting Rights Act - H.R. 1433, S. 1257. Rail and Public Transportation Security ...

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Easter Lemming Liberal News

2007-12-13T19:00:00Z

United States Policy in Iraq Resolution - S.J.Res. 9 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act - H.R. 1591, S. 965, H.R. 2206 D.C. Voting Rights Act â€“ H.R. 1433, S. 1257 Rail and Public Transportation Security ...

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Hillary Clinton's New Flip Flops

2007-10-11T20:00:00Z

Voted â€œYesâ€* on SJ Res. 9 to â€œdirect the President to begin the phased redeployment of US forces from Iraq within 120 days of enactment of this joint resolution with the goal of redeploying by March 31, 2008, all US combat forces from ...

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Hillary Clintonâ€™s Top 10 Positions on the Iraq War by Human Events ...

2007-10-08T20:00:00Z

Hillary Clintonâ€™s Top 10 Positions on the Iraq War - HUMAN EVENTS

2007-10-07T20:00:00Z

Voted â€œYesâ€* on S.J. Res. 9 to â€œdirect the President to begin the phased redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq within 120 days of enactment of this joint resolution with the goal of redeploying by March 31, 2008, all U.S. combat forces ...

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Give Max the courage to end the war

2007-09-16T20:00:00Z

Senator Baucus co-sponsored and voted for SJ Res 9 back in March, which was a non-binding resolution requiring redeployment within 120, with a goal of completing redeployment (with limited exceptions) by March 31, 2008 (The bill failed ...

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Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) In Iraq

2007-09-15T20:00:00Z

Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) In Iraq

2007-09-15T20:00:00Z

i'm pissed off

2007-08-27T20:00:00Z

3/15/07 vote 75: sj res 9: this non-binding resolution would have revised us policy on iraq. however, it was defeated 48-50. the measure had directed the president to begin a phased redeployment of us forces from iraq within 120 days of ...

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IS DAVID BRODER THE OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR THE CONNECTICUT FOR ...

2007-08-25T20:00:00Z

Take for example SJ Res 9, one of the bills Hagel was running his yap about. It was voted on on March 15 and it called for a revision of US policy in Iraq. It failed and Hagel joined all the Republicans but Gordon Smith to vote against ...

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further evidence of rampant illiteracy in congress

2007-08-19T20:00:00Z

the first bill, sjres.9, the united states policy in iraq resolution of 2007 was defeated 48-50. the second attempt was included in hr1591, the fiscal year 2007 emergency supplemental spending bill. like its predecessor, this attempt to ...

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Levin: Troop surge IS working in Iraq

2007-08-19T20:00:00Z

Funny how Levin voted in favor of the SJ RES 9 United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007- Sponsored by -Surrender- Reid for adoption of the joint resolution which states that the President shall commence the phased redeployment of ...

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Democratic Caucus's Senate Journal - Senator Harry Reid, Majority ...

2007-08-06T20:00:00Z

[Senate Floor Proceedings, 7/17/07-7/18/07; Senate Vote #241, HR 1585, 7/11/07; Senate Vote #171, HR 2206, 5/17/07; Senate Vote #167, HR 1495, 5/16/07; Senate Vote #117, HR 1591, 3/28/07; Senate Vote #74, S.J.Res. 9, 3/14/07; ...

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Ignoring missed votes, CNN's Watts said McCain fundraising ...

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

April 26 -- HR 1591 Conference Report; US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007; March 15 -- SJ Res. 9; a joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq ...

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over generalization

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

03/15/2007, sj res 9, united states policy in iraq resolution of 2007, resolution failed-senate (48 - 50). 03/14/2007, hr 985, whistleblower protection enhancement act of 2007, bill passed-house (331 - 94) ...

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want to dig deeper? this will also prove that despite what the ...

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

identity theft, s.239, s.495, s.806, s.1178, s.1202, s.1558, hr958, hr2124. immigration reform, s.1639*, hr750, hr1645, hr1930. internet access tax moratorium, make permanent, hr743. iraq war policy, sjres.9*, sjres.15, h.con.res.63* ...

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a quick guide on "what 2 watch 4" as candidates explain their ...

2007-07-22T20:00:00Z

biden voted for a senate resolution calling for the withdrawal of troops from iraq by march 2008: (sj res 9, cq vote #75: rejected 48-50: r 1-47; d 46-2; i 1-1, 3/15/07, biden voted yea). pdf format ...

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south carolina debate at the citadel: w2w4

2007-07-22T20:00:00Z

carl levin responds

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

on march 8, 2007, i cosponsored a binding resolution (sjres. 9) to pressure the iraqi leaders to achieve a political solution by requiring the president to promptly transition the mission of us forces in iraq into a more limited and ...

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Mitch Slapped

2007-06-30T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC – US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday regarding SJ Res. 9, the latest Democrat proposal to set a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq. The following are his remarks from the floor. ...

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... I'm on TEEVEE!!

2007-06-19T19:15:26Z

I was watching CNN last week and Jack Cafferty came on with his question: "What's it going to take to bring the Iraq War to an end?" So I went right over to the computer and sent off this email: "What's it going to take the end the war in Iraq? Simple:

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Tops-Search-NOW THAT MITCH McCONNELL HAS DONE A 180 ON IRAQ, WILL ...

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z

From 2002’s authorization to attack Iraq right up through March 15, 2007’s SJ Res. 9 to revise Iraq policy, McConnell has been the ultimate rubber stamp for the toxic agenda of the Bush Regime– and after Dollar Bill Frist retired last ...

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Entry for June 14, 2007

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z

And yet SJ Res 9, by choosing particular missions for US forces in Iraq and forbidding others, would attempt to exercise a power properly reserved for the commander in chief of our armed forces. “When Congress authorized this war, ...

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Response from Herb Kohl

2007-05-28T20:00:00Z

Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced SJRES.9, the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007, on March 8 2007. The resolution would direct the President to begin the phased redeployment of US forces from Iraq within 120 days of its ...

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DownWithTyranny!: NOW THAT MITCH McCONNELL HAS DONE A 180 ON IRAQ ...

2007-05-19T20:00:00Z

From 2002's authorization to attack Iraq right up through March 15, 2007's S. J. Res. 9 to revise Iraq policy, McConnell has been the ultimate rubber stamp for the toxic agenda of the Bush Regime-- and after Dollar Bill Frist retired ...

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Media Matters - Matthews likened position of "hawk" Clinton on war ...

2007-05-08T20:00:00Z

Additionally, while Hagel voted against S.J. Res. 9, which would have changed U.S. policy in Iraq and sought to redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq by March 31, 2008, Clinton voted for it. On February 5, Hagel voted to oppose a motion that ...

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Media Matters - NBC's Gregory lumps together several GOP senators ...

2007-05-08T20:00:00Z

S.J. Res. 9, which stated that "[t]he President shall promptly transition the mission of United States forces in Iraq ... and commence the phased redeployment of United States forces." On March 15, Smith voted in favor of S.J. Res. ...

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Media Matters - Ignoring missed votes, CNN's Watts said McCain ...

2007-05-06T20:00:00Z

April 26 -- H.R. 1591 Conference Report; U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007; March 15 -- S. J. Res. 9; a joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq ...

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Senator Kohl Responds

2007-04-27T21:57:49Z

From Senator Kohl: Dear Mr. Hancock: As demonstrated in the midterm elections, ... ) introduced S.J.RES.9, the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007, on March

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Senator Levin Writes Letters

2007-04-11T20:00:00Z

On March 8, 2007, I cosponsored a binding resolution (SJRes.9) to pressure the Iraqi leaders to achieve a political solution by requiring the President to promptly transition the mission of US forces in Iraq into a more limited and ...

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How Area Lawmakers Voted Week Ending March 16

2007-04-07T20:00:00Z

Voting 48 for and 50 against, the Senate on Thursday defeated a binding measure (SJ Res 9) to start US troop withdrawals from Iraq within four months of enactment. The measure, which needed 60 votes for approval, suggested March 31, ...

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NH-Sen: Clap Louder for the Wild Wild West

2007-04-05T20:00:00Z

[SJRes. 9, Vote # 75, 3/15/07, failed 48-50]. Sununu remained loyal to the President and voted against Iraq civil war reports. Senator Sununu voted to table an amendment that would require the Defense Secretary, in consultation with the ...

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Obama, Wanna Clarify Your Statements? Endorse the Reid-Feingold ...

2007-04-01T20:00:00Z

is a repeat submission of S. J. Res. 9 (which was stonewalled last month; failed to get 60 for cloture). This is NOT a new bill in any way shape or form. [And, yes, Obama signed on as a co-sponsor of S. J. Res. 9]. ...

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Shoe's gone a-missing

2007-03-30T20:00:00Z

And does anyone think it is irresponsible to not show up for the SJ Res 9 (whether or not to start pulling troops from Iraq) vote? I understand that Senate presidential hopefuls occasionally miss votes, and I understand that his ...

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Compare And Contrast: Hillary, Obama, And Lieberman's Votes On Iraq

2007-03-29T20:00:00Z

SJ Res. 9; A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. SR107, #76, 03/15/07. Y. Y. Y. S. Res. 107; A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces ...

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Compare And Contrast: Hillary And Obama's Votes On Iraq

2007-03-28T20:00:00Z

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion toProceed to Consider SJ Res. 9; A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. SJR9, #75, 03/15/07. Y. Y. SJ Res. 9; A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. ...

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"It Threatens To Give A Victory To The Terrorists"

2007-03-27T20:00:00Z

Brownback's Senate Site WASHINGTON - US Senator Sam Brownback today voted against SJ Res. 9, legislation which proposes a timetable for US troop withdrawal from Iraq. "I believe that announcing a timetable for withdrawing US troops from ...

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CQ Today - Senate Starts War Spending Debate

2007-03-26T20:00:00Z

The Senate withdrawal language mirrors a resolution ( S J Res 9 ) by Reid that the Senate rejected, 48-50, earlier this month. The bill also includes progress benchmarks for the Iraqi government and a requirement for regular reports ...

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FLASH: How Will Pryor Vote?

2007-03-26T20:00:00Z

(SJRes.9, Roll Call Vote #75: Failed 48-50: R 1-47; D 46-2; I 1-1, 03/15/07; Pryor Voted Nay) Afterwards, he stated that it was a “very, very tough decision there. But my position on that is I'm opposed to a public timetable… ...

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Iraq bill: GOP think they have the votes

2007-03-26T20:00:00Z

Apparently, Cochran was devised with reeling Nelson back into the anti fold: the text of the substitute had been tweaked to get him behind the bill (he, with Pryor, having voted against SJ Res 9). My earlier piece works through the ...

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iraq bill hits senate floor tomorrow

2007-03-24T20:00:00Z

the pdf version of the report from apps which accompanied s 965 does not contain the text of the bill - where the house report on hr 1591 contained nothing but - but the text of s 965 on thomas includes as Â§1315 the text of sj res 9 ...

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Where The Rubber Meets The Road (3/23/07)

2007-03-22T20:00:00Z

The Senate defeated, 50-48, a measure (SJ Res 9) to start US troop withdrawals from Iraq within four months of enactment. The resolution would have set a goal of completing the pullout of all but a residual American force by March 31, ...

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Open Thread and Diary Rescue

2007-03-21T20:00:00Z

Watching developments in the Senate over SJ Res 9, David brings us some Good news for Iraq supplement in Senate: Ben Nelson's on board. (claude). Elise has Top Comments. Add your favorite diaries from the past 24 hours and use as an ...

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Open Thread and Diary Rescue

2007-03-21T20:00:00Z

Two more good votes to end undeclared war

2007-03-21T20:00:00Z

The 50 US Senators who voted against SJRes. 9 not only committed treason, they failed to support and defend the 5th Amendment without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. We the informed people will NEVER re-elect any ...

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Nebraska Democratic Party: Open Thread

2007-03-20T20:00:00Z

He joined that turncoat, Joe Lieberman, to oppose S.J. Res. 9 â€“ a resolution to revise U. S. policy on Iraq. Neson was the only â€œDemocratâ€* to do so. â€” Brian T. Osborn Mar 21, 09:43 AM CST #; Not exactly true, Brian: Sen. ...

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The senate Resolution of Iraq (AP)

2007-03-20T20:00:00Z

... successes done in passing mission of forces of the United States in Iraq and realization stage-by-stage peredislokatcii forces of the United States from Iraq as it is required under this section. ___. Editors: the bill - SJ Res. 9.

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GovTrack: Senate Record: SCHEDULE (110-s20070315-5)

2007-03-19T20:00:00Z

Yesterday, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed on S. J. Res. 9. Since that time, the Republican leader and I have been discussing a proposed agreement that would allow votes on various proposals. ...

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McCain Puts Presidential Politics Ahead of Iraq

2007-03-19T20:00:00Z

[Vote 75: SJ Res. 9, 3/15/07; Vote 76: S.Res. 107: S. Res. 107; Vote 76: S.Res. 107: S. Res. 107; Vote 44: S.470; Vote 51: S.574]. McCain Is the Second Most Absent Senator From Current Congress. Senator McCain missed 22 out of 78 votes ...

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SO WHAT’S UP WITH BUSH’S WAR TODAY?

2007-03-18T20:00:00Z

In a move that once again showed their utter contempt for US troops, military families and the will of the American people, Senate Republicans today voted down SJ Res. 9, the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007, ...

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Senate Activity: Passed Committee

2007-03-18T20:00:00Z

SJRes. 9: A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. S.Con.Res. 21: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the... S. 494: NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007.

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Senate Votes: Iraq Resolutions

2007-03-18T20:00:00Z

SJRes. 9: A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq This resolution called for beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq within four months. Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider SJ Res. 9 ...

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FEINGOLD AND TREASON

2007-03-18T20:00:00Z

Approved 82 - 16, a nonbinding companion measure to SJ Res 9 that expressed opposition in advance to any spending cuts that would endanger United States military forces in the field in Iraq. A yes vote was to approve the advisory ...

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How your US lawmakers voted

2007-03-17T20:00:00Z

Iraq troop withdrawal: By a vote of 48-50, the Senate on Thursday defeated a binding measure (SJ Res 9) to start US troop withdrawals from Iraq within four months of enactment. The measure, which ne...

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How your US lawmakers voted

2007-03-17T20:00:00Z

WA Senators vote for Troops Home

2007-03-17T20:00:00Z

SENATE Iraq troop withdrawal: By a vote of 48-50, the Senate on Thursday defeated a binding measure (SJ Res 9) to start US troop withdrawals from Iraq within four months of enactment. The measure, which needed 60 votes for approval, ...

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2007-03-17T20:00:00Z

3?15????????????????????????(SJRes. 9)??????2008?3?31????????????????????48????50????? ?????????????????????????????????????? ...

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How Texans voted

2007-03-17T20:00:00Z

Iraq troop withdrawal: Defeated, 48-50, a binding measure (SJ Res 9) to start US troop withdrawals from Iraq within four months of enactment. The measure, which needed 60 votes for approval, suggested March 31, 2008, as the date for ...

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GovTrack: Senate Record: TO REVISE UNITED STATES POLICY ON IRAQ ...

2007-03-16T20:00:00Z

Our Democratic leader, Senator Reid, has presented to the Senate S. J. Res. 9. Its purpose is to revise the policy of the United States in Iraq, and if ever we needed to revise the policy of the United States in Iraq, it is certainly ...

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How Texans voted

2007-03-16T20:00:00Z

How Texans voted

2007-03-16T20:00:00Z

SO WHAT’S UP WITH BUSH’S WAR TODAY?

2007-03-16T20:00:00Z

Open Letter to Sen. Mikulski

2007-03-16T20:00:00Z

Senator Barbara Mikulksi, in voting for SJ Res 9 which would have further authorized the continued murderous occupation of Iraq well into 2008 loses a supporter.

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Townhall.com::Blog

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

Washington, D.C. â€“ U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday regarding S. J. Res. 9, the latest Democrat proposal to set a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq. The following are his remarks from the ...

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Mel Martinez On Iraq: Support The Troops And Let The Generals Run ...

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

The senator voted against SJ RES 9, a proposal that directs the President to begin the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq within 120 days. That measure failed to pass the Senate by a vote of 48 to 50. Senator Martinez said: ...

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Text: Funding for Troops, Not Timelines for Retreat

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor Thursday regarding SJ Res. 9, the latest Democrat proposal to set a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq. The following are his remarks from the floor. Here is the text:

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Senator McConnell on the senate floor this past Wednesday...

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

SO WHAT’S UP WITH BUSH’S WAR TODAY?

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

FINALLY… THE IRAQ DEBATE IS JOINED (ALMOST)

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

The resolution, a binding one, SJ Res 9, calls on Bush “to begin the ‘phased redeployment’ of US combat troops from Iraq within four months from the date of enactment with the goal of withdrawing all but a ‘limited number’ by March 31, ...

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Open Letter to Sen. Mikulski

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

Senator Barbara Mikulksi in voting for SJ Res 9 which would have further authorized the continued murderous occupation of Iraq well into 2008 loses a supporter. Original post by Anonymous and plugin by Elliott Back.

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Open Letter to Sen. Mikulski

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

Senator Barbara Mikulksi in voting for SJ Res 9 which would have further authorized the continued murderous occupation of Iraq well into 2008 loses a supporter.

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-Dan from Denver: "Mitchslapped"

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

Mitch McConnellI have never been more proud to say I am from Kentucky than yesterday when I heard, on The Hugh Hewitt Show, Senator Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky) comments on the Senate floor regarding SJ Res 9, which...

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Resolution Requiring Troops to Witdraw From Iraq Rejected in Senate

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq (Click here for complete text of SJ RES. 9) is sponsored by Harry Reid (D-NV) and was first introduced to the Senate on 3/8/2007. The resolution calls for a "re-deployment" of ...

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Bunning on Iraq resolutions

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

SJ Res. 9 was rejected by a vote of 48-50; S. Res. 107 passed 96-2; and S. Con. Res. 20 was approved by a vote of 82-16. “The Senate today sent a strong message of support to our troops fighting on the ground in Iraq by rejecting a ...

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Republicans Vote To Keep Troops In Iraq Indefinitely

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

Revoke the 2002 AUMF

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

While I am sure you are disappointed that you could not bring a majority of your colleagues to pass SJ Res. 9, I encourage you to continue to fight on our behalf. The Senate is way out of step with the conviction of most Americans that ...

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Iraq: that Senate vote

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

The upshot: this makes the RCV for SJ Res 9 even less reliable than it might be as an indication of what might happen when the Iraq supplemental bill arrives on the Senate floor with the benchmarks/withdrawal provision agreed by the ...

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SO WHAT’S UP WITH BUSH’S WAR TODAY?

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

Senate Rejects Date Certain Withdrawal from Iraq, Supports Funding ...

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC – Today, US Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) made the following statement after he voted against SJ Res. 9 that called for a specific timeline for withdrawal from Iraq. The resolution failed on a vote of 48-50. ...

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Sen. McConnell:No Timetable for Troop Withdrawal

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

FINALLY… THE IRAQ DEBATE IS JOINED (ALMOST)

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

March 15, 2007: Senators Speak on Iraq Resolution

2007-03-15T09:28:31Z

The Senate begins early, at 9:30 a.m. e.d.t. A period of morning business will precede resumed consideration of S.J.Res.9, a joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.

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Out of Iraq: How's it Going?

2007-03-14T21:08:38Z

Out of Iraq: How's it Going? by BooMan Wed Mar 14th, 2007 at 05:43:47 PM EST Senate Joint Resolution 9 has 41 co-sponsors. The resolution would attempt to force a revision of our policy in Iraq and force the withdrawal of most American troops from Iraq

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BobGeiger.com: Why McCain Skipped 9/11 Recommendations Vote

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

The Candidates Speak: Clinton On The Troops · Leahy On U.S. Attorney Firings · The Text Of S.J. Res. 9 · Chris Dodd On Daily Show Tonight · Jack Cafferty: Alberto Gonzales A "Weasel". Syndication ...

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Upper Left Coast: In the pockets of special interests

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

OT: Gordon Smith voted with the Democrats just a shoirt while ago on S.J.Res. 9 the joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. So now Smith is officially on record for "cutting and running". Thoughts? At 3/16/2007 9:16 AM, ...

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Obsidian Wings: In which we anticipate St. Patrick's day: An Open ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Bonus if those happen to reach any of the House districts that are swingable. Reid's S.J.RES.9, binding resolution to start withdrawing in 120 days, goal of out by March 2008, failed a few hours ago 48-50. Roll call. ...

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BlueOregon: Smith '08: Darlene Hooley is out

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Smith was alone in breaking ranks with his GOP Senate caucus in voting for the S.J.Res. 9 the joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. So now Smith is officially on record of "cutting and running". ...

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Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on the Misguided Gregg ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Mr. President, I spoke yesterday in favor of the resolution introduced by Senator Reid, S.J. Res. 9. By bringing the current open-ended military mission to a close and requiring redeployment of U.S. troops, the Reid resolution takes a ...

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The Belmont Club: Mission Possible?

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Measure Number: S.J.Res. 9 Measure Title: A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. Vote Counts: YEAs 48 NAYs 50 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This joint resolution may be cited as the `United States Policy in Iraq Resolution ...

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Senate Debate: Unites States Policy In Iraq Resolution of 2007--SJ ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Senate Debate: Unites States Policy In Iraq Resolution of 2007--SJ Res. 9: EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT NO FUNDS SHOULD BE CUT OFF OR REDUCED FOR AMERICAN TROOPS IN THE FIELD WHICH WOULD RESULT IN UNDERMINING THEIR SAFETY OR ...

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Joint Resolution Defeated 48-50, A joint resolution to revise ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

On the Joint Resolution - A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. (SJRes. 9, Roll Call 75)

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Republicans Vote To Keep Troops In Iraq Indefinitely

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

STATEMENT OF US SENATOR RUSS FEINGOLD ON THE MISGUIDED GREGG ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

... Release Statement of US Senator Russ Feingold on the Misguided Gregg Resolution Contact: Zach Lowe (202) 224-8657 March 15, 2007 Mr. President, I spoke yesterday in favor of the resolution introduced by Senator Reid, SJ Res. 9. ...

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SO WHAT'S UP WITH BUSH'S WAR TODAY?

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Unitesd States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007--SJRes. 9

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Mr. President, I think Senator Specter, has given a good overview of where the Congress finds itself, where it wants to go, and how to get there. What I wish to do is give my view for people back home and my colleagues about how what we ...

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Rollcall 75: SJRes. 9 - On the Joint Resolution (SJ Res. 9 )

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.

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Mitchslapped

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

3:45 Senate Voting

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

The Senate is currently voting on SJRes. 9, the Iraq resolution.

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SENATOR MCCAIN STATEMENT ABOUT RESOLUTION ON IRAQ

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Pelosi's Pullout Plans?

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Vote Number:, 75, Vote Date:, March 15, 2007, 03:51 PM. Required For Majority:, 1/2, Vote Result:, Joint Resolution Defeated. Measure Number:, SJRes. 9. Measure Title:, "A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq." ...

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And now for something completely different

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

You might have forgotten with all the US Attorneys excitement, but there's a war on, apparently. The Senate will shortly start a debate on a bill they want to use to end it. Full text of SJ Res. 9 reproduced the fold. ...

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Statement of US Senator Russ Feingold On the Misguided Gregg ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

March 15, 2007. As Delivered from the Floor of the US Senate. Mr. President, I spoke yesterday in favor of the resolution introduced by Senator Reid, SJ Res. 9. By bringing the current open-ended military mission to a close and ...

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FINALLY… THE IRAQ DEBATE IS JOINED (ALMOST)

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Joe Liberman & Republicans Kick Ried in the Timeline

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

SJRES.9. News from The Associated Press. Democrats aggressively challenged President Bush’s Iraq policy at both ends of the Capitol on Thursday, gaining House committee approval for a troop withdrawal deadline of Sept. ...

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Iraq: Joe, Ben and Mark kill Senate resolution

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

A couple of pieces from the Hill bring some enlightenment: the first has the leaders agreeing terms this morning for the debate: SJ Res 9 would not be open to amendment, but texts from Gregg (similar to the Gregg Resolution that gave so ...

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Senate Vote: SJ Res. 9 (On the Joint Resolution)

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Joint Resolution Defeated 48-50, 2 not voting. 95% of Democrats supporting, 98% of Republicans opposing. Sen. Hutchison : Nay. Go to Bill Status : SJRes. 9: A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. ...

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Bill Murray March 15, 2007 2:34 pm

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

SJ Res 9 (Reid withdrawal/timeline bill) S Res 107 (Murray, AKA ?Gregg Lite?) S Con Res 20 (Gregg funding resolution). No amdts or motions in order to any of them Use or yielding back of time, vote on each in above order … ...

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Senate Rejects Time Table fr Withdrawal

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Question: On the Joint Resolution (SJ Res. 9 ) Vote Number: 75 Vote Date: March 15, 2007, 03:51 PM Required For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Joint Resolution Defeated Measure Number: SJRes. 9 Measure Title: A joint resolution to revise ...

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Statement of US Senator Russ Feingold On the Misguided Gregg ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

President, I spoke yesterday in favor of the resolution introduced by Senator Reid, SJ Res. 9. By bringing the current open-ended military mission to a close and requiring redeployment of US troops, the Reid resolution takes a ...

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Agreement On Rules For Iraq Debate Reached

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

SJ Res 9 (Reid withdrawal/timeline bill) S Res 107 (Murray, AKA “Gregg Lite”) S Con Res 20 (Gregg funding resolution). No amdts or motions in order to any of them Use or yielding back of time, vote on each in above order ...

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FINALLY… THE IRAQ DEBATE IS JOINED (ALMOST)

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Senate votes to debate Iraq resolution - On Deadline - USATODAY.com

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

By an 89-9 vote, the Senate just agreed to open debate on S.J. Res. 9, which calls for:. The phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, ...

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MyDD :: Hillary Clinton: Iraqi Occuption Will Continue If I'm ...

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

http://bobgeiger.blogspot.com/2007/03/te xt-of-sj-res-9.html. The first thing that hits me when reading the generality of the Senate resolution is that when you compare the train of speeches by our progressives and that of Hillary you ...

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if you give a liberal a pancake, he will turn it into a waffle

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

sjres.9, â€œa joint resolution to revise united states policy on iraqâ€*: â€œcommencement of phased redeployment from iraq - the president shall commence the phased redeployment of united states forces from iraq not later than 120 days after ...

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Senate Vote: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to ...

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

Bipartisan support. (The Senate uses cloture to end debate on a matter.) Go to Bill Status : SJRes. 9: A joint resolution to revise United States... Sen. McCain : Aye. [This event matched these monitors: Congressional Votes ]

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3:30 Remarks of Senator Kennedy

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

Senator Kennedy was on the floor speaking about SJRes.9. He said that the American people were watching, and it was the responsibility of Congress to decide if we should pursue a new course in Iraq or if we should continue to follow the ...

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United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

At this time, we have posted the voting record for SJ Res 9 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible. ...

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The Democratic Iraq-Withdrawal Resolution Explained

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

And Reid appears to have done that with SJ Res. 9 [1], the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007. For something so important to the lives of so many people, the legislation -- which is binding upon Bush and will have the force ...

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Senate Votes To Move Forward On Iraq-Withdrawal Bill

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

With Republicans realizing that the American people are growing weary of them sprinting away from a debate about our direction in Iraq, the Senate today voted 89-9 to move forward with a full debate on SJ Res. 9, the United States ...

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11:42 Cloture Invoked

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

Cloture on the motion to proceed to SJRes. 9 has been invoked, 89-9.

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STATEMENT OF US SENATOR RUSS FEINGOLD ON SJ RES. 9, A SIGNIFICANT ...

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

For Immediate Release Statement of US Senator Russ Feingold on SJ Res. 9, A Significant Step Toward Ending Our Involvement in Iraq Contact: Zach Lowe (202) 224-8657 March 14, 2007 Mr. FEINGOLD Madam President, under the strong ...

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Rollcall 74: SJRes. 9 - On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke ...

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.

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Out of Iraq?

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:SJRES.9: The news comes from Iraq. Quote:. the number of Iraqis killed by violence in Baghdad in the 30 days since Operation Enforcing the Law (that would be the "surge") began was 265, ...

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10:00 Senate Convenes

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

The Senate has reconvened and is currently considering SJRes. 9, the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007. This joint resolution calls for a change in Iraq policy, with the goal of redeploying all United States forces from ...

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Senate Votes To Move Forward On Iraq-Withdrawal Bill

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

... American people are growing weary of them sprinting away from a debate about our direction in Iraq, the Senate today voted 89-9 to move forward with a full debate on [link:bobgeiger.blogspot.com/2007/03/text-of-sj-res-9.html|SJ Res. ...

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Senate moves toward binding resolution on Iraq troops

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

“If SJ Res. 9 were presented to the president, he would veto the bill,” the administration said in a formal statement of administration policy. “Success in Iraq is critical to our national security and to success in the war on terror,” ...

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Sentor Bunning - No Debate on Iraq Plan

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

I supposed I should be happy that one of our two wing-nut Senators voted for cloture on SJ Res. 9 - but really Mitch backed himself into a corner on this one by demanding debate earlier this year. Both Senators do nothing but support ...

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The Democratic Iraq-Withdrawal Resolution Explained

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

Cloture Motion Agreed to 89-9, A joint resolution to revise United ...

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

On the Cloture Motion - A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. (SJRes. 9, Roll Call 74)

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Senate situation on Iraq: voting schedule

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

In CQ Today, McConnell was quoted twice as saying that Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) told him that the language in SJ Res. 9, the Reid resolution requiring troop withdrawal to begin four months after enactment with a goal of having ...

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Mitch McConnell Says Reid Resolution Sends Wrong Message

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

FINALLY... THE IRAQ DEBATE IS JOINED (ALMOST)

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

The resolution, a binding one, SJ Res 9, calls on Bush "to begin the 'phased redeployment' of US combat troops from Iraq within four months from the date of enactment with the goal of withdrawing all but a 'limited number' by March 31,

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Senate Votes To Move Forward On Iraq-Withdrawal Bill

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

The Amazing Democrats

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

SJRes.9, “A Joint Resolution To Revise United States Policy On Iraq”: “Commencement of Phased Redeployment From Iraq - The President shall commence the phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq not later than 120 days after ...

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Senator Biden on Iraq debate (SJ Res. 9)

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

The binding legislation - SJ Res. 9 - would do four things: immediately narrow the mission of our troops to training Iraqis and denying terrorists a sanctuary; begin within four months the phased redeployment of our troops; ...

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Harry Reid Thinks He's Got The Surrender Right This Time

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

SJ Res. 9 is a binding resolution that if passed, would be taken up by the House and then sent to the President for his signature (or veto). By introducing this resolution Reid seeks to change the troop's mission from his perch in the ...

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March 13, 2007: Roll Call Votes for Amendments to 9/11 Commission Recommendations Bill

2007-03-13T11:13:50Z

Senate will convene at 10:00 e.d.t. in order to consider a Reid resolution, S.J.Res.9, to revise United States policy on Iraq. This will be another test of the sixty votes needed to proceed. Earlier, the Senate passed the September 11th Commission Recomm

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BobGeiger.com: Senate Passes 9/11 Commission Recommendations

2007-03-12T20:00:00Z

The Candidates Speak: Clinton On The Troops · Leahy On U.S. Attorney Firings · The Text Of S.J. Res. 9 · Chris Dodd On Daily Show Tonight · Jack Cafferty: Alberto Gonzales A "Weasel" · Max Cleland Calls Out Chic

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The Text Of SJ Res. 9

2007-03-12T20:00:00Z

9, the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007, which is now assumed to be the definitive Iraq-withdrawal legislation put forth by Senate Democrats. The resolution seems to have made all Democrats reasonably happy and should . ...

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41 to Filibuster the War

2007-03-12T20:00:00Z

Harry Reid's SJRes. 9, which would set a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. A few hours later, I got another message, from a member of the NJ Occupation Project, with this John Walsh article from Counterpunch: ...

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The Democratic Iraq-Withdrawal Resolution Explained

2007-03-12T20:00:00Z

... it was the culmination of many discussions among Senate Democrats to pull together one piece of legislation that would make everyone at least a little bit happy. And Reid appears to have done that with SJ Res. 9, the United States ...

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US Attorneys and Iraq

2007-03-12T20:00:00Z

President, last week, I asked unanimous consent with respect to SJ Res. 9, along with several other resolutions regarding the subject of Iraq--that we proceed on these--and there was an objection. So I now move to proceed to Calendar No ...

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The Text Of SJ Res. 9

2007-03-12T20:00:00Z

Here's the text of SJ Res. 9, the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007, which is now assumed to be the definitive Iraq-withdrawal legislation put forth by Senate Democrats. The resolution seems to have made all Democrats ...

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Bill Action: Failed Senate: SJRes. 9: A joint resolution to revise ...

2007-03-08T19:00:00Z

Failed Senate 48-50, 2 not voting with 95% of Democrats supporting, 98% of Republicans opposing. Roll Call. [This event matched these monitors: Active Legislation ]

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Military action is necessary to help improve security ... but it ...

2007-03-08T19:00:00Z

His statement came as Senate Democrats, led by Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), introduced a resolution (SJ Res. 9) that would require the President to begin a troop withdrawal from Iraq within 120 days of adoption of the ...

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march 8, 2007: republican leadership dodges offer on iraq debate ...

2007-03-07T19:00:00Z

he offers this proposal on iraq debate: monday: sj res 9; s res 101; s con res etc.; these are all of the iraq resolutions, from warner to gregg to house to mccain.... there would be six hours set aside for debating them on monday. ...

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