[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 95 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 95

Concerning congressional approval of the introduction of United States 
                 Armed Forces in the former Yugoslavia.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 6, 1993

  Mr. Durbin submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Concerning congressional approval of the introduction of United States 
                 Armed Forces in the former Yugoslavia.

Whereas there is international concern over the existence of hostilities in the 
        former Yugoslavia;
Whereas over 138,000 individuals have died and 2,000,000 others have been 
        rendered homeless as a result of war and ``ethnic cleansing'' in the 
        former Yugoslavia;
Whereas diplomacy, sanctions, and United Nations peacekeeping efforts have yet 
        to be successful in achieving a permanent cessation of hostilities in 
        the former Yugoslavia;
Whereas the use of military force involving United States Armed Forces is 
        currently being considered in the former Yugoslavia;
Whereas article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States 
        confers on Congress the power to declare war; and
Whereas section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541-1548) states 
        that the President has constitutional authority to introduce United 
        States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent 
        involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, 
        only pursuant to a declaration of war, specific statutory authority, or 
        a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its 
        territories or possessions, or its armed forces: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 

SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO CONSULT WITH 
              CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING INTRODUCTION OF ARMED 
              FORCES IN THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA.

    The Congress supports the efforts of the President to consult with 
congressional leaders regarding the introduction of United States Armed 
Forces into the former Yugoslavia.

SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORITY FOR INTRODUCTION OF ARMED FORCES IN THE 
              FORMER YUGOSLAVIA.

    The Congress finds that the Constitution of the United States vests 
all power to declare war and to authorize the use of force other than 
in self defense in the Congress. The introduction of United States 
Armed Forces that are authorized to use military force in the former 
Yugoslavia, either individually or in conjunction with other countries 
or international organizations, should be explicitly approved by the 
Congress before such introduction.

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