H.J.Res. 73 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To redeploy U. S. Forces from Iraq.
H.J.Res. 73 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 17, 2005, sponsored by John Murtha with 106 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
- Nov 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
States that: (1) the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq, by direction of Congress, is hereby terminated and the forces involved are to be redeployed at the earliest practicable date; (2) a quick-reaction U.S. force and an over-the-horizon presence of U.S. Marines shall be deployed in the region; and (3) the United States shall pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Murtha (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 17, 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 (Nov 17, 2005)
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