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H.Con.Res.51 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya., 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jun 03, 2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on June 03, 2011, with a roll call of 148 ayes, 265 nays, and 19 not voting.

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  • 12% of users oppose H.Con.Res.51

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    • On June 02, 2011, by kir - Works for me. Democrat or Republican, time for congress to do its job and stop giving away its powers.

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      As noted by kir, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 02, 2011, "Works for me. Democrat or Republican, time for congress to do its job and stop giving away its powers."
    • On June 14, 2011, by jrmurillo09 - So I guess laws don't really matter. Business as usual in Washington...

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    • Stepp for Congress: Hal Rogers votes in favor of undeclared wars! - July 12, 2012 by Kenneth Stepp - Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who sponsored H. Con. Res. 51, noted: 'In the weeks leading up to the war, the administration had time to consult with the Arab League, the United Nations, the African Union, but apparently had no ...

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      As noted by Kenneth Stepp on July 12, 2012, "Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who sponsored H. Con. Res. 51, noted: 'In the weeks leading up to the war, the administration had time to consult with the Arab League, the United Nations, the African Union, but apparently had no ..." (/url?q=http://steppforcongress.blogspot.com/2012/07/hal-rogers-votes-in-favor-of-undeclared.html&sa=U&ei=NNYGUJ-wF8aI2gXP6o2rBQ&ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNGOBFwyYLtNS9x5sk5AgKMSJFLJsw)
    • Stepp for Congress: Hal Rogers votes in favor of undeclared wars! - July 11, 2012 by Kenneth Stepp - Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who sponsored H. Con. Res. 51, noted: 'In the weeks leading up to the war, the administration had time to consult with the Arab League, the United Nations, the African Union, but apparently had no ...

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      As noted by Kenneth Stepp on July 11, 2012, "Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who sponsored H. Con. Res. 51, noted: 'In the weeks leading up to the war, the administration had time to consult with the Arab League, the United Nations, the African Union, but apparently had no ..." (/url?q=http://steppforcongress.blogspot.com/2012/07/hal-rogers-votes-in-favor-of-undeclared.html&sa=U&ei=RsIWUKbmDMaj6wHH5YGABw&ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNElsUmSEquUbhFhaUVEsFdicm0sHw)
    • Stepp for Congress: Hal Rogers votes in favor of undeclared wars! - July 11, 2012 by Kenneth Stepp - Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who sponsored H. Con. Res. 51, noted: 'In the weeks leading up to the war, the administration had time to consult with the Arab League, the United Nations, the African Union, but apparently had no ...

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      As noted by Kenneth Stepp on July 11, 2012, "Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who sponsored H. Con. Res. 51, noted: 'In the weeks leading up to the war, the administration had time to consult with the Arab League, the United Nations, the African Union, but apparently had no ..." (/url?q=http://steppforcongress.blogspot.com/2012/07/hal-rogers-votes-in-favor-of-undeclared.html&sa=U&ei=RSYTULHYHovI0AHpnICADA&ved=0CCsQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNFENstnCCeCq9szTIqsFkeFXuoYxg)

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    • 137 Days and Counting - June 22, 2012 by Mountain Home News - That's the magic number until the Presidential Election. From now until that day, there are many important Bills sitting and waiting for some type of action to take place on each one of them. Here are two and these are only samples..... 1 ...

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      As noted by Mountain Home News on June 22, 2012, "That's the magic number until the Presidential Election. From now until that day, there are many important Bills sitting and waiting for some type of action to take place on each one of them. Here are two and these are only samples..... 1 ..." (http://www.mountainhomenews.com/blogs/1397/entry/48323/)
    • Sink or swim for Cain after Libya bumble - November 15, 2011 by Examiner - In an additional H.Con.Res 51, resolution which ultimately failed, Republicans and Democrats attempted to order troops withdrawn from Libya. As Kyle Adams notes, Republicans were in favor of this resolution in large numbers, highlighting a party that is ..

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      As noted by Examiner on November 15, 2011, "In an additional H.Con.Res 51, resolution which ultimately failed, Republicans and Democrats attempted to order troops withdrawn from Libya. As Kyle Adams notes, Republicans were in favor of this resolution in large numbers, highlighting a party that is .." (http://www.examiner.com/american-government-in-boston/sink-or-swim-for-cain-after-libya-bumble)
    • Cicilline acts independently - June 16, 2011 by South County Independent - On June 3 the House voted on Kucinich's resolution (H Con. Res. 51). It had support from 87 Republicans and 61 Democrats - not enough to pass. The Rhode Island delegation split: Congressman David Cicilline voted to support the War Powers Act. James ..

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      As noted by South County Independent on June 16, 2011, " On June 3 the House voted on Kucinich's resolution (H Con. Res. 51). It had support from 87 Republicans and 61 Democrats - not enough to pass. The Rhode Island delegation split: Congressman David Cicilline voted to support the War Powers Act. James .." (http://www.scindependent.com/articles/2011/06/16/opinion/doc4dfa18e6d3a3f302034275.txt)
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