H.J.Res. 18 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq.
H.J.Res. 18 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 17, 2007, sponsored by John Murtha with 103 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 103
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
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: 103 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Hearings Held. (Mar 20, 2007)
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