Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Rep. Tlaib Introduces Resolution to Pull U.S. Troops Out of Lebanon Within Seven Days
This bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and no further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but is not moving forward right now.
Legislative Progress
This type of resolution faces a very difficult path because most lawmakers in both parties usually support keeping a military presence for regional stability.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Active-duty service members currently deployed in Lebanon would be required to withdraw within seven days if this resolution is adopted. While this would remove them from a potentially dangerous deployment, the extremely tight timeline could create logistical challenges and risks during the withdrawal process itself.
“Congress directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from Lebanon by not later than the date that is 7 days after the date of the adoption of this concurrent resolution.”
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 92 - 324, 2 Present (Roll no. 201).
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 92 - 324, 2 Present (Roll no. 201).
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3872)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Agreeing to the Resolution
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Congressional Bill
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Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
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