S J Res 23 - Military Force Authorization - National Key Vote
Joe Biden, Jr. voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation-Joint Resolution.
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Timeline
- Executive Signed
- Sept. 18, 2001
- House Joint Resolution Passed
- Sept. 14, 2001
- Senate Joint Resolution Passed
- Sept. 14, 2001
- Introduced
- Sept. 14, 2001
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NOTE: THIS VOTE PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, MEANING NO MEMBER OBJECTED TO THE PASSAGE OF THE VOTE. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE THAT ALL MEMBERS FAVORED THE VOTE'S OUTCOME.
Title: Military Force Authorization
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a joint resolution that allows the President to use force against nations or groups that harbor or aide terrorists.
Highlights:
- Authorizes the President to use force against those who planned, carried out, supported or aided the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 or harbored the terrorists in order to prevent future attacks on the United States.
Title: Military Force Authorization