H.J.Res. 55 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Withdrawal of United States Armed Forces From Iraq Resolution of 2005--Homeward Bound
H.J.Res. 55 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 16, 2005, sponsored by Neil Abercrombie with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Withdrawal of United States Armed Forces From Iraq Resolution of 2005--Homeward Bound - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) announce, not later than December 31, 2005, a plan for the withdrawal of all U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq; (2) turn over, at the earliest possible date, all military operations in Iraq to the elected government of Iraq and provide for the prompt and orderly withdrawal of all U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Neil Abercrombie (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 63 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s (Jun 16, 2005)
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