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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force. | ChamberLight
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· HJRES 159
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· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.
HJRES 159
Government Operations and Politics
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.
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· LAST ACTION APR 22
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House Joint Resolution
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HJRES 159
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119th
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Apr 22, 2026
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· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 22, 2026
House Joint Res.
HJRES 159
Government Operations and Politics
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.
INTRODUCED APR 22, 2026
· LAST ACTION APR 22, 2026
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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
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APR 22
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APR 22
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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