[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1080]
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  SA 1324. Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr. Lee) submitted an amendment 
intended to be proposed by him to the joint resolution S.J. Res. 68, to 
direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities 
against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by 
Congress; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       In section 2, amend subsection (b) to read as follows:
       (b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed--
       (1) to prevent the United States from defending itself, 
     including its territories, citizens, troops, personnel, 
     military bases, and diplomatic facilities from attack, 
     including acting to prevent an imminent attack; or
       (2) to restrict force protection measures used by United 
     States aircraft, ships, or personnel.
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